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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,464.41, 1,340,860.92 and 360,990.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,464.41, 1,340,860.92 and 360,990.06 is: 541,753.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,464.41 : 1,340,860.92 = 360,990.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,464.41/1,340,860.92 = 360,990.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,464.41x = 1,340,860.92 × 360,990.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,464.41x = 484,037,463,962.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,037,463,962.46/893,464.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,753.49

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