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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,480.44, 1,338,983.09 and 359,727.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,480.44, 1,338,983.09 and 359,727.24 is: 539,696.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,480.44 : 1,338,983.09 = 359,727.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,480.44/1,338,983.09 = 359,727.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,480.44x = 1,338,983.09 × 359,727.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,480.44x = 481,668,691,372.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,668,691,372.37/892,480.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,696.64

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