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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,339.60, 1,481,009.40 and 827,907.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,339.60, 1,481,009.40 and 827,907.30 is: 1,241,860.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,339.60 : 1,481,009.40 = 827,907.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,339.60/1,481,009.40 = 827,907.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,339.60x = 1,481,009.40 × 827,907.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,339.60x = 1,226,138,493,628.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,138,493,628.62/987,339.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241,860.95

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