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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472,212.98, 2,031,725.97 and 827,835.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472,212.98, 2,031,725.97 and 827,835.30 is: 1,142,453.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472,212.98 : 2,031,725.97 = 827,835.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472,212.98/2,031,725.97 = 827,835.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472,212.98x = 2,031,725.97 × 827,835.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472,212.98x = 1,681,934,477,892.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,934,477,892.74/1,472,212.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142,453.23

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