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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864,982.44, 1,297,938.96 and 359,892

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864,982.44, 1,297,938.96 and 359,892 is: 540,031.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864,982.44 : 1,297,938.96 = 359,892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864,982.44/1,297,938.96 = 359,892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864,982.44x = 1,297,938.96 × 359,892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864,982.44x = 467,117,848,192.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,117,848,192.32/864,982.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,031.60

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