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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899,161.85, 1,347,866.15 and 359,257.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899,161.85, 1,347,866.15 and 359,257.16 is: 538,535.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899,161.85 : 1,347,866.15 = 359,257.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899,161.85/1,347,866.15 = 359,257.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899,161.85x = 1,347,866.15 × 359,257.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899,161.85x = 484,230,566,682.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,230,566,682.51/899,161.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,535.49

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