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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840,241.08, 1,159,325.28 and 496,085.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840,241.08, 1,159,325.28 and 496,085.04 is: 684,474.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840,241.08 : 1,159,325.28 = 496,085.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840,241.08/1,159,325.28 = 496,085.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840,241.08x = 1,159,325.28 × 496,085.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840,241.08x = 575,123,927,901.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,123,927,901.81/840,241.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,474.90

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