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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927,745.65, 1,391,179.86 and 359,392.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927,745.65, 1,391,179.86 and 359,392.95 is: 538,919.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927,745.65 : 1,391,179.86 = 359,392.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927,745.65/1,391,179.86 = 359,392.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927,745.65x = 1,391,179.86 × 359,392.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927,745.65x = 499,980,233,865.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,980,233,865.99/927,745.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,919.51

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