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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,718.31, 1,337,621.33 and 359,167.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,718.31, 1,337,621.33 and 359,167.34 is: 538,768.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,718.31 : 1,337,621.33 = 359,167.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,718.31/1,337,621.33 = 359,167.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,718.31x = 1,337,621.33 × 359,167.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,718.31x = 480,429,889,233.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,429,889,233.17/891,718.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,768.67

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