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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,366.47, 1,340,299.83 and 361,261.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,366.47, 1,340,299.83 and 361,261.17 is: 541,992.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,366.47 : 1,340,299.83 = 361,261.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,366.47/1,340,299.83 = 361,261.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,366.47x = 1,340,299.83 × 361,261.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,366.47x = 484,198,284,736.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,198,284,736.60/893,366.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,992.90

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