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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,244.91, 1,351,382.45 and 361,230.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,244.91, 1,351,382.45 and 361,230.15 is: 541,650.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,244.91 : 1,351,382.45 = 361,230.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,244.91/1,351,382.45 = 361,230.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,244.91x = 1,351,382.45 × 361,230.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,244.91x = 488,160,083,314.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,160,083,314.72/901,244.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,650.86

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