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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984,695.40, 1,477,043.10 and 827,231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984,695.40, 1,477,043.10 and 827,231.40 is: 1,240,847.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984,695.40 : 1,477,043.10 = 827,231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984,695.40/1,477,043.10 = 827,231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984,695.40x = 1,477,043.10 × 827,231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984,695.40x = 1,221,856,431,473.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,856,431,473.34/984,695.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240,847.10

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