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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840,847.16, 1,160,394.72 and 478,323.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840,847.16, 1,160,394.72 and 478,323.56 is: 660,101.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840,847.16 : 1,160,394.72 = 478,323.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840,847.16/1,160,394.72 = 478,323.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840,847.16x = 1,160,394.72 × 478,323.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840,847.16x = 555,044,133,475.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,044,133,475.60/840,847.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,101.10

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