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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,948.03, 1,352,985.20 and 362,204.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,948.03, 1,352,985.20 and 362,204.28 is: 543,331.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,948.03 : 1,352,985.20 = 362,204.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,948.03/1,352,985.20 = 362,204.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,948.03x = 1,352,985.20 × 362,204.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,948.03x = 490,057,028,405.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,057,028,405.64/901,948.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,331.78

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