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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841,053.40, 1,261,095.32 and 575,136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841,053.40, 1,261,095.32 and 575,136.08 is: 862,372.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841,053.40 : 1,261,095.32 = 575,136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841,053.40/1,261,095.32 = 575,136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841,053.40x = 1,261,095.32 × 575,136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841,053.40x = 725,301,418,851.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,301,418,851.15/841,053.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862,372.61

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