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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,472.81, 1,390,108.64 and 358,253.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,472.81, 1,390,108.64 and 358,253.97 is: 537,535.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,472.81 : 1,390,108.64 = 358,253.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,472.81/1,390,108.64 = 358,253.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,472.81x = 1,390,108.64 × 358,253.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,472.81x = 498,011,939,011.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,011,939,011.30/926,472.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,535.41

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