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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841,332.76, 1,161,023.34 and 514,621.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841,332.76, 1,161,023.34 and 514,621.73 is: 710,168.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841,332.76 : 1,161,023.34 = 514,621.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841,332.76/1,161,023.34 = 514,621.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841,332.76x = 1,161,023.34 × 514,621.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841,332.76x = 597,487,842,703.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,487,842,703.74/841,332.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,168.28

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