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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840,007.26, 1,159,233.93 and 458,055

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840,007.26, 1,159,233.93 and 458,055 is: 632,128.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840,007.26 : 1,159,233.93 = 458,055 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840,007.26/1,159,233.93 = 458,055/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840,007.26x = 1,159,233.93 × 458,055
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840,007.26x = 530,992,897,806.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,992,897,806.15/840,007.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,128.94

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