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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,192.39, 1,351,785.52 and 368,713.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,192.39, 1,351,785.52 and 368,713.42 is: 553,068.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,192.39 : 1,351,785.52 = 368,713.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,192.39/1,351,785.52 = 368,713.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,192.39x = 1,351,785.52 × 368,713.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,192.39x = 498,421,462,185.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,421,462,185.68/901,192.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,068.88

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