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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,720.31, 1,337,624.33 and 359,169.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,720.31, 1,337,624.33 and 359,169.34 is: 538,771.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,720.31 : 1,337,624.33 = 359,169.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,720.31/1,337,624.33 = 359,169.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,720.31x = 1,337,624.33 × 359,169.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,720.31x = 480,433,647,774.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,433,647,774.04/891,720.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,771.68

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