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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841,755.72, 1,161,279 and 621,520.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841,755.72, 1,161,279 and 621,520.82 is: 857,444.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841,755.72 : 1,161,279 = 621,520.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841,755.72/1,161,279 = 621,520.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841,755.72x = 1,161,279 × 621,520.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841,755.72x = 721,759,076,328.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,759,076,328.78/841,755.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857,444.81

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