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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,556.53, 1,337,667.72 and 359,228.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,556.53, 1,337,667.72 and 359,228.58 is: 538,977.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,556.53 : 1,337,667.72 = 359,228.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,556.53/1,337,667.72 = 359,228.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,556.53x = 1,337,667.72 × 359,228.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,556.53x = 480,528,475,567.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,528,475,567.44/891,556.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,977.01

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