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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,552.03, 1,337,660.96 and 359,224.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,552.03, 1,337,660.96 and 359,224.08 is: 538,970.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,552.03 : 1,337,660.96 = 359,224.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,552.03/1,337,660.96 = 359,224.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,552.03x = 1,337,660.96 × 359,224.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,552.03x = 480,520,025,911.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,520,025,911.80/891,552.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,970.26

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