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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,300.88, 1,341,348 and 927,276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,300.88, 1,341,348 and 927,276 is: 1,279,233.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,300.88 : 1,341,348 = 927,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,300.88/1,341,348 = 927,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,300.88x = 1,341,348 × 927,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,300.88x = 1,243,799,808,048
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,799,808,048/972,300.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279,233.45

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