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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840,412.23, 1,159,767.50 and 458,439

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840,412.23, 1,159,767.50 and 458,439 is: 632,645.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840,412.23 : 1,159,767.50 = 458,439 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840,412.23/1,159,767.50 = 458,439/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840,412.23x = 1,159,767.50 × 458,439
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840,412.23x = 531,682,652,932.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,682,652,932.50/840,412.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,645.07

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