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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,184.58, 1,338,259.23 and 359,693.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,184.58, 1,338,259.23 and 359,693.46 is: 539,533.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,184.58 : 1,338,259.23 = 359,693.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,184.58/1,338,259.23 = 359,693.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,184.58x = 1,338,259.23 × 359,693.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,184.58x = 481,363,092,815.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,363,092,815.64/892,184.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,533.08

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