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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827,999.80, 1,241,999.70 and 587,462.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827,999.80, 1,241,999.70 and 587,462.20 is: 881,193.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827,999.80 : 1,241,999.70 = 587,462.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827,999.80/1,241,999.70 = 587,462.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827,999.80x = 1,241,999.70 × 587,462.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827,999.80x = 729,627,876,161.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,627,876,161.34/827,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881,193.30

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