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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,427.70, 1,340,391.68 and 361,322.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,427.70, 1,340,391.68 and 361,322.39 is: 542,084.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,427.70 : 1,340,391.68 = 361,322.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,427.70/1,340,391.68 = 361,322.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,427.70x = 1,340,391.68 × 361,322.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,427.70x = 484,313,525,353.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,313,525,353.72/893,427.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,084.74

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