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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,303.88, 1,341,352.14 and 927,279

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,303.88, 1,341,352.14 and 927,279 is: 1,279,237.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,303.88 : 1,341,352.14 = 927,279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,303.88/1,341,352.14 = 927,279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,303.88x = 1,341,352.14 × 927,279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,303.88x = 1,243,807,671,027.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,807,671,027.06/972,303.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279,237.59

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