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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,600.31, 1,337,444.20 and 359,049.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,600.31, 1,337,444.20 and 359,049.41 is: 538,591.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,600.31 : 1,337,444.20 = 359,049.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,600.31/1,337,444.20 = 359,049.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,600.31x = 1,337,444.20 × 359,049.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,600.31x = 480,208,544,230.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,208,544,230.70/891,600.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,591.72

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