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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840,496, 1,159,884.48 and 538,690

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840,496, 1,159,884.48 and 538,690 is: 743,392.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840,496 : 1,159,884.48 = 538,690 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840,496/1,159,884.48 = 538,690/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840,496x = 1,159,884.48 × 538,690
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840,496x = 624,818,170,531.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,818,170,531.20/840,496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,392.20

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