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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827,986.54, 1,241,979.80 and 267,021.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827,986.54, 1,241,979.80 and 267,021.04 is: 400,531.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827,986.54 : 1,241,979.80 = 267,021.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827,986.54/1,241,979.80 = 267,021.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827,986.54x = 1,241,979.80 × 267,021.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827,986.54x = 331,634,737,854.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,634,737,854.99/827,986.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,531.56

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