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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987,440.20, 1,481,160.30 and 828,007.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987,440.20, 1,481,160.30 and 828,007.90 is: 1,242,011.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987,440.20 : 1,481,160.30 = 828,007.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987,440.20/1,481,160.30 = 828,007.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987,440.20x = 1,481,160.30 × 828,007.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987,440.20x = 1,226,412,429,566.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,412,429,566.37/987,440.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242,011.85

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