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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840,293.06, 1,159,598.84 and 477,717.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840,293.06, 1,159,598.84 and 477,717.01 is: 659,246.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840,293.06 : 1,159,598.84 = 477,717.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840,293.06/1,159,598.84 = 477,717.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840,293.06x = 1,159,598.84 × 477,717.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840,293.06x = 553,960,085,356.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,960,085,356.69/840,293.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,246.30

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