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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841,441.62, 1,261,719.53 and 575,278.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841,441.62, 1,261,719.53 and 575,278.26 is: 862,614.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841,441.62 : 1,261,719.53 = 575,278.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841,441.62/1,261,719.53 = 575,278.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841,441.62x = 1,261,719.53 × 575,278.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841,441.62x = 725,839,812,950.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,839,812,950.03/841,441.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862,614.58

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