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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,059.08, 1,348,583.76 and 366,578.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899,059.08, 1,348,583.76 and 366,578.04 is: 549,865.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899,059.08 : 1,348,583.76 = 366,578.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899,059.08/1,348,583.76 = 366,578.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899,059.08x = 1,348,583.76 × 366,578.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899,059.08x = 494,361,191,516.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,361,191,516.63/899,059.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,865.08

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