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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,363.96, 1,340,296.08 and 361,258.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,363.96, 1,340,296.08 and 361,258.66 is: 541,989.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,363.96 : 1,340,296.08 = 361,258.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,363.96/1,340,296.08 = 361,258.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,363.96x = 1,340,296.08 × 361,258.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,363.96x = 484,193,566,184.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,193,566,184.70/893,363.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,989.14

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