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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,147.60, 1,344,221.40 and 827,718.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,147.60, 1,344,221.40 and 827,718.80 is: 1,241,578.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,147.60 : 1,344,221.40 = 827,718.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,147.60/1,344,221.40 = 827,718.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,147.60x = 1,344,221.40 × 827,718.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,147.60x = 1,112,637,324,142.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,637,324,142.32/896,147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241,578.20

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