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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,393.31, 1,388,626.61 and 358,164.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,393.31, 1,388,626.61 and 358,164.72 is: 536,874.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,393.31 : 1,388,626.61 = 358,164.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,393.31/1,388,626.61 = 358,164.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,393.31x = 1,388,626.61 × 358,164.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,393.31x = 497,357,059,164.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,357,059,164.38/926,393.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,874.62

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