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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,867.47, 1,311,015.02 and 873,265.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,867.47, 1,311,015.02 and 873,265.23 is: 1,205,287.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,867.47 : 1,311,015.02 = 873,265.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,867.47/1,311,015.02 = 873,265.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,867.47x = 1,311,015.02 × 873,265.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,867.47x = 1,144,863,832,973.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,863,832,973.75/949,867.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205,287.97

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