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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839,357.82, 1,257,983.31 and 661,161.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839,357.82, 1,257,983.31 and 661,161.06 is: 990,911.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839,357.82 : 1,257,983.31 = 661,161.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839,357.82/1,257,983.31 = 661,161.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839,357.82x = 1,257,983.31 × 661,161.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839,357.82x = 831,729,578,701.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,729,578,701.91/839,357.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990,911.81

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