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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,396.08, 1,315,138.44 and 561,079.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,396.08, 1,315,138.44 and 561,079.28 is: 841,967.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,396.08 : 1,315,138.44 = 561,079.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,396.08/1,315,138.44 = 561,079.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,396.08x = 1,315,138.44 × 561,079.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,396.08x = 737,896,929,015.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,896,929,015.52/876,396.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841,967.40

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