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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840,300.08, 1,159,712.14 and 477,778.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840,300.08, 1,159,712.14 and 477,778.25 is: 659,389.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840,300.08 : 1,159,712.14 = 477,778.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840,300.08/1,159,712.14 = 477,778.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840,300.08x = 1,159,712.14 × 477,778.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840,300.08x = 554,085,236,752.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,085,236,752.96/840,300.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,389.72

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