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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921,198.16, 1,381,797.24 and 359,839

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921,198.16, 1,381,797.24 and 359,839 is: 539,758.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921,198.16 : 1,381,797.24 = 359,839 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921,198.16/1,381,797.24 = 359,839/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921,198.16x = 1,381,797.24 × 359,839
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921,198.16x = 497,224,537,044.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,224,537,044.36/921,198.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,758.50

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