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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826,848.81, 1,142,014.34 and 661,851.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826,848.81, 1,142,014.34 and 661,851.20 is: 914,125.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826,848.81 : 1,142,014.34 = 661,851.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826,848.81/1,142,014.34 = 661,851.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826,848.81x = 1,142,014.34 × 661,851.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826,848.81x = 755,843,565,855.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,843,565,855.87/826,848.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914,125.48

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