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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840,918.51, 1,160,290.17 and 534,883.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840,918.51, 1,160,290.17 and 534,883.50 is: 738,026.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840,918.51 : 1,160,290.17 = 534,883.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840,918.51/1,160,290.17 = 534,883.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840,918.51x = 1,160,290.17 × 534,883.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840,918.51x = 620,620,067,145.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,620,067,145.20/840,918.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,026.41

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