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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958,531.52, 1,323,213.79 and 827,186.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958,531.52, 1,323,213.79 and 827,186.68 is: 1,141,897.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958,531.52 : 1,323,213.79 = 827,186.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958,531.52/1,323,213.79 = 827,186.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958,531.52x = 1,323,213.79 × 827,186.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958,531.52x = 1,094,544,821,880.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,544,821,880.32/958,531.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141,897.58

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