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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,050.94, 1,337,699.15 and 359,428.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,050.94, 1,337,699.15 and 359,428.96 is: 538,991.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,050.94 : 1,337,699.15 = 359,428.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,050.94/1,337,699.15 = 359,428.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,050.94x = 1,337,699.15 × 359,428.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,050.94x = 480,807,805,791.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,807,805,791.74/892,050.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,991.43

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