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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,421.08, 1,315,175.94 and 561,104.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,421.08, 1,315,175.94 and 561,104.28 is: 842,004.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,421.08 : 1,315,175.94 = 561,104.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,421.08/1,315,175.94 = 561,104.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,421.08x = 1,315,175.94 × 561,104.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,421.08x = 737,950,848,887.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,950,848,887.02/876,421.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842,004.91

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