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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827,147.70, 1,240,721.55 and 617,195.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827,147.70, 1,240,721.55 and 617,195.70 is: 925,793.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827,147.70 : 1,240,721.55 = 617,195.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827,147.70/1,240,721.55 = 617,195.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827,147.70x = 1,240,721.55 × 617,195.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827,147.70x = 765,768,005,557.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,768,005,557.34/827,147.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925,793.55

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