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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,999.70, 1,480,499.55 and 827,567.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,999.70, 1,480,499.55 and 827,567.40 is: 1,241,351.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,999.70 : 1,480,499.55 = 827,567.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,999.70/1,480,499.55 = 827,567.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,999.70x = 1,480,499.55 × 827,567.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,999.70x = 1,225,213,163,294.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,213,163,294.67/986,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241,351.10

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