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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,158.68, 1,385,888.10 and 362,887

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,158.68, 1,385,888.10 and 362,887 is: 544,193.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,158.68 : 1,385,888.10 = 362,887 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,158.68/1,385,888.10 = 362,887/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,158.68x = 1,385,888.10 × 362,887
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,158.68x = 502,920,774,944.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,920,774,944.70/924,158.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,193.10

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