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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921,521.16, 1,382,398.62 and 360,482.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921,521.16, 1,382,398.62 and 360,482.76 is: 540,769.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921,521.16 : 1,382,398.62 = 360,482.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921,521.16/1,382,398.62 = 360,482.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921,521.16x = 1,382,398.62 × 360,482.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921,521.16x = 498,330,869,957.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,330,869,957.79/921,521.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,769.86

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