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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472,289.90, 2,031,747.84 and 827,712.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472,289.90, 2,031,747.84 and 827,712.96 is: 1,142,237.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472,289.90 : 2,031,747.84 = 827,712.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472,289.90/2,031,747.84 = 827,712.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472,289.90x = 2,031,747.84 × 827,712.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472,289.90x = 1,681,704,018,620.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,704,018,620.01/1,472,289.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142,237.01

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