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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,175.82, 1,339,592.30 and 360,734.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,175.82, 1,339,592.30 and 360,734.82 is: 541,639.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,175.82 : 1,339,592.30 = 360,734.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,175.82/1,339,592.30 = 360,734.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,175.82x = 1,339,592.30 × 360,734.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,175.82x = 483,237,587,213.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,237,587,213.89/892,175.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,639.41

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