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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840,302.08, 1,159,714.90 and 477,780.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840,302.08, 1,159,714.90 and 477,780.26 is: 659,392.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840,302.08 : 1,159,714.90 = 477,780.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840,302.08/1,159,714.90 = 477,780.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840,302.08x = 1,159,714.90 × 477,780.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840,302.08x = 554,088,886,447.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,088,886,447.87/840,302.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,392.50

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