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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,362.65, 1,340,294.10 and 361,257.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,362.65, 1,340,294.10 and 361,257.35 is: 541,987.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,362.65 : 1,340,294.10 = 361,257.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,362.65/1,340,294.10 = 361,257.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,362.65x = 1,340,294.10 × 361,257.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,362.65x = 484,191,089,439.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,191,089,439.88/893,362.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,987.17

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