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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,855.27, 1,339,275.62 and 360,368.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,855.27, 1,339,275.62 and 360,368.16 is: 540,549.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,855.27 : 1,339,275.62 = 360,368.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,855.27/1,339,275.62 = 360,368.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,855.27x = 1,339,275.62 × 360,368.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,855.27x = 482,632,282,414.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,632,282,414.04/892,855.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,549.29

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