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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,051.10, 1,272,076.65 and 661,427.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,051.10, 1,272,076.65 and 661,427.10 is: 992,140.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,051.10 : 1,272,076.65 = 661,427.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,051.10/1,272,076.65 = 661,427.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,051.10x = 1,272,076.65 × 661,427.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,051.10x = 841,385,969,587.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,385,969,587.22/848,051.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992,140.65

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