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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,554.53, 1,337,664.72 and 359,226.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,554.53, 1,337,664.72 and 359,226.58 is: 538,974.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,554.53 : 1,337,664.72 = 359,226.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,554.53/1,337,664.72 = 359,226.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,554.53x = 1,337,664.72 × 359,226.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,554.53x = 480,524,722,552.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,524,722,552.26/891,554.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,974.01

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