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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840,930.01, 1,160,306.04 and 534,895

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840,930.01, 1,160,306.04 and 534,895 is: 738,042.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840,930.01 : 1,160,306.04 = 534,895 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840,930.01/1,160,306.04 = 534,895/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840,930.01x = 1,160,306.04 × 534,895
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840,930.01x = 620,641,899,265.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,641,899,265.80/840,930.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,042.28

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