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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,727.86, 1,301,615.33 and 882,497.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,727.86, 1,301,615.33 and 882,497.88 is: 1,218,456.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,727.86 : 1,301,615.33 = 882,497.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,727.86/1,301,615.33 = 882,497.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,727.86x = 1,301,615.33 × 882,497.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,727.86x = 1,148,672,764,888.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,672,764,888.01/942,727.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218,456.37

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