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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,943.70, 842,915.55 and 561,943.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,943.70, 842,915.55 and 561,943.70 is: 842,915.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,943.70 : 842,915.55 = 561,943.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,943.70/842,915.55 = 561,943.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,943.70x = 842,915.55 × 561,943.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,943.70x = 473,671,082,954.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,671,082,954.54/561,943.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842,915.55

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