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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840,970.04, 1,160,671.55 and 534,727.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840,970.04, 1,160,671.55 and 534,727.17 is: 738,008.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840,970.04 : 1,160,671.55 = 534,727.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840,970.04/1,160,671.55 = 534,727.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840,970.04x = 1,160,671.55 × 534,727.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840,970.04x = 620,642,610,557.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,642,610,557.38/840,970.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,008.00

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