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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,139.60, 1,348,709.40 and 366,386.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899,139.60, 1,348,709.40 and 366,386.40 is: 549,579.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899,139.60 : 1,348,709.40 = 366,386.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899,139.60/1,348,709.40 = 366,386.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899,139.60x = 1,348,709.40 × 366,386.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899,139.60x = 494,148,781,712.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,148,781,712.16/899,139.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,579.60

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