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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,610, 1,199,454.72 and 840,348

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,610, 1,199,454.72 and 840,348 is: 1,159,093.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,610 : 1,199,454.72 = 840,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,610/1,199,454.72 = 840,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,610x = 1,199,454.72 × 840,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,610x = 1,007,959,375,042.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,959,375,042.56/869,610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159,093.59

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