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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840,720.34, 1,160,222.08 and 458,768.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840,720.34, 1,160,222.08 and 458,768.08 is: 633,115.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840,720.34 : 1,160,222.08 = 458,768.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840,720.34/1,160,222.08 = 458,768.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840,720.34x = 1,160,222.08 × 458,768.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840,720.34x = 532,272,856,015.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,272,856,015.21/840,720.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633,115.24

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