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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840,950.46, 1,160,334.31 and 534,915.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840,950.46, 1,160,334.31 and 534,915.58 is: 738,070.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840,950.46 : 1,160,334.31 = 534,915.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840,950.46/1,160,334.31 = 534,915.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840,950.46x = 1,160,334.31 × 534,915.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840,950.46x = 620,680,900,427.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,680,900,427.55/840,950.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,070.71

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