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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,491.26, 1,340,901.34 and 361,016.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,491.26, 1,340,901.34 and 361,016.90 is: 541,793.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,491.26 : 1,340,901.34 = 361,016.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,491.26/1,340,901.34 = 361,016.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,491.26x = 1,340,901.34 × 361,016.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,491.26x = 484,088,042,393.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,088,042,393.98/893,491.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,793.82

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