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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840,377.14, 1,159,701.64 and 458,417.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840,377.14, 1,159,701.64 and 458,417.59 is: 632,606.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840,377.14 : 1,159,701.64 = 458,417.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840,377.14/1,159,701.64 = 458,417.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840,377.14x = 1,159,701.64 × 458,417.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840,377.14x = 531,627,630,927.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,627,630,927.85/840,377.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,606.01

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