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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921,197.16, 1,381,795.74 and 359,838

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921,197.16, 1,381,795.74 and 359,838 is: 539,757

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921,197.16 : 1,381,795.74 = 359,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921,197.16/1,381,795.74 = 359,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921,197.16x = 1,381,795.74 × 359,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921,197.16x = 497,222,615,490.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,222,615,490.12/921,197.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,757

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