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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,602.90, 842,404.35 and 561,602.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,602.90, 842,404.35 and 561,602.90 is: 842,404.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,602.90 : 842,404.35 = 561,602.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,602.90/842,404.35 = 561,602.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,602.90x = 842,404.35 × 561,602.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,602.90x = 473,096,725,932.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,096,725,932.62/561,602.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842,404.35

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