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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839,358.82, 1,257,984.81 and 661,162.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839,358.82, 1,257,984.81 and 661,162.06 is: 990,913.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839,358.82 : 1,257,984.81 = 661,162.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839,358.82/1,257,984.81 = 661,162.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839,358.82x = 1,257,984.81 × 661,162.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839,358.82x = 831,731,828,428.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,731,828,428.31/839,358.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990,913.31

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