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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921,485.42, 1,381,657.89 and 359,859.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921,485.42, 1,381,657.89 and 359,859.50 is: 539,566.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921,485.42 : 1,381,657.89 = 359,859.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921,485.42/1,381,657.89 = 359,859.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921,485.42x = 1,381,657.89 × 359,859.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921,485.42x = 497,202,717,466.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,202,717,466.46/921,485.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,566.56

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