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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840,240.08, 1,159,323.90 and 496,084.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840,240.08, 1,159,323.90 and 496,084.04 is: 684,473.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840,240.08 : 1,159,323.90 = 496,084.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840,240.08/1,159,323.90 = 496,084.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840,240.08x = 1,159,323.90 × 496,084.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840,240.08x = 575,122,083,980.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,122,083,980.56/840,240.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,473.52

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