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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,463.41, 1,340,859.42 and 360,989.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,463.41, 1,340,859.42 and 360,989.06 is: 541,751.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,463.41 : 1,340,859.42 = 360,989.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,463.41/1,340,859.42 = 360,989.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,463.41x = 1,340,859.42 × 360,989.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,463.41x = 484,035,574,913.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,035,574,913.65/893,463.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,751.98

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