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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,363.65, 1,340,295.60 and 361,258.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,363.65, 1,340,295.60 and 361,258.35 is: 541,988.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,363.65 : 1,340,295.60 = 361,258.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,363.65/1,340,295.60 = 361,258.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,363.65x = 1,340,295.60 × 361,258.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,363.65x = 484,192,976,968.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,192,976,968.26/893,363.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,988.67

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