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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,621.40, 842,432.10 and 561,621.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,621.40, 842,432.10 and 561,621.40 is: 842,432.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,621.40 : 842,432.10 = 561,621.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,621.40/842,432.10 = 561,621.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,621.40x = 842,432.10 × 561,621.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,621.40x = 473,127,895,406.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,127,895,406.94/561,621.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842,432.10

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