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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921,198.81, 1,381,798.23 and 359,839.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921,198.81, 1,381,798.23 and 359,839.65 is: 539,759.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921,198.81 : 1,381,798.23 = 359,839.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921,198.81/1,381,798.23 = 359,839.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921,198.81x = 1,381,798.23 × 359,839.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921,198.81x = 497,225,791,453.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,225,791,453.82/921,198.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,759.48

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