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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,861.87, 1,386,452.13 and 355,880.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,861.87, 1,386,452.13 and 355,880.01 is: 533,496.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,861.87 : 1,386,452.13 = 355,880.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,861.87/1,386,452.13 = 355,880.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,861.87x = 1,386,452.13 × 355,880.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,861.87x = 493,410,597,888.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,410,597,888.92/924,861.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,496.53

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