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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927,457.02, 1,391,535.90 and 358,872.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927,457.02, 1,391,535.90 and 358,872.32 is: 538,444.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927,457.02 : 1,391,535.90 = 358,872.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927,457.02/1,391,535.90 = 358,872.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927,457.02x = 1,391,535.90 × 358,872.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927,457.02x = 499,383,720,275.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,383,720,275.13/927,457.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,444.06

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