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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,371.57, 1,340,307.49 and 361,266.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,371.57, 1,340,307.49 and 361,266.27 is: 542,000.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,371.57 : 1,340,307.49 = 361,266.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,371.57/1,340,307.49 = 361,266.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,371.57x = 1,340,307.49 × 361,266.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,371.57x = 484,207,887,565.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,207,887,565.36/893,371.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,000.56

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