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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,331.40, 841,997.10 and 561,331.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,331.40, 841,997.10 and 561,331.40 is: 841,997.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,331.40 : 841,997.10 = 561,331.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,331.40/841,997.10 = 561,331.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,331.40x = 841,997.10 × 561,331.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,331.40x = 472,639,410,938.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,639,410,938.94/561,331.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841,997.10

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