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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827,281.40, 1,155,832 and 827,281.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827,281.40, 1,155,832 and 827,281.40 is: 1,155,832

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827,281.40 : 1,155,832 = 827,281.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827,281.40/1,155,832 = 827,281.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827,281.40x = 1,155,832 × 827,281.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827,281.40x = 956,198,315,124.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,198,315,124.80/827,281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155,832

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