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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894,259.92, 1,341,390.76 and 361,785.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894,259.92, 1,341,390.76 and 361,785.48 is: 542,678.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894,259.92 : 1,341,390.76 = 361,785.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894,259.92/1,341,390.76 = 361,785.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894,259.92x = 1,341,390.76 × 361,785.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894,259.92x = 485,295,699,974.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,295,699,974.17/894,259.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,678.58

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