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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,380.40, 1,335,904.20 and 358,465.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,380.40, 1,335,904.20 and 358,465.20 is: 537,228.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,380.40 : 1,335,904.20 = 358,465.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,380.40/1,335,904.20 = 358,465.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,380.40x = 1,335,904.20 × 358,465.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,380.40x = 478,875,166,233.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,875,166,233.84/891,380.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,228.74

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