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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967,827.72, 1,447,497.12 and 861,958.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967,827.72, 1,447,497.12 and 861,958.56 is: 1,289,157.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967,827.72 : 1,447,497.12 = 861,958.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967,827.72/1,447,497.12 = 861,958.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967,827.72x = 1,447,497.12 × 861,958.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967,827.72x = 1,247,682,533,159.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,682,533,159.35/967,827.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289,157.67

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