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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,467.82, 1,337,187.15 and 358,975.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,467.82, 1,337,187.15 and 358,975.44 is: 538,457.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,467.82 : 1,337,187.15 = 358,975.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,467.82/1,337,187.15 = 358,975.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,467.82x = 1,337,187.15 × 358,975.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,467.82x = 480,017,345,533.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,017,345,533.60/891,467.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,457.29

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