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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,086.79, 1,348,630.20 and 366,649.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899,086.79, 1,348,630.20 and 366,649.36 is: 549,974.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899,086.79 : 1,348,630.20 = 366,649.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899,086.79/1,348,630.20 = 366,649.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899,086.79x = 1,348,630.20 × 366,649.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899,086.79x = 494,474,396,335.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,474,396,335.10/899,086.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,974.04

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