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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,386.98, 1,388,617.03 and 358,158.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,386.98, 1,388,617.03 and 358,158.34 is: 536,865.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,386.98 : 1,388,617.03 = 358,158.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,386.98/1,388,617.03 = 358,158.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,386.98x = 1,388,617.03 × 358,158.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,386.98x = 497,344,770,360.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,344,770,360.53/926,386.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,865.03

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