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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,244.88, 1,338,538.86 and 359,819.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,244.88, 1,338,538.86 and 359,819.82 is: 539,798.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,244.88 : 1,338,538.86 = 359,819.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,244.88/1,338,538.86 = 359,819.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,244.88x = 1,338,538.86 × 359,819.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,244.88x = 481,632,811,668.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,632,811,668.21/892,244.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,798.91

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