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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,727.84, 1,337,635.50 and 359,176.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,727.84, 1,337,635.50 and 359,176.96 is: 538,783.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,727.84 : 1,337,635.50 = 359,176.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,727.84/1,337,635.50 = 359,176.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,727.84x = 1,337,635.50 × 359,176.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,727.84x = 480,447,852,478.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,447,852,478.08/891,727.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,783.06

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