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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,948.53, 1,352,985.95 and 362,204.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,948.53, 1,352,985.95 and 362,204.78 is: 543,332.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,948.53 : 1,352,985.95 = 362,204.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,948.53/1,352,985.95 = 362,204.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,948.53x = 1,352,985.95 × 362,204.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,948.53x = 490,057,978,362.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,057,978,362.84/901,948.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,332.53

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