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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927,750.53, 1,391,187.17 and 359,397.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927,750.53, 1,391,187.17 and 359,397.83 is: 538,926.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927,750.53 : 1,391,187.17 = 359,397.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927,750.53/1,391,187.17 = 359,397.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927,750.53x = 1,391,187.17 × 359,397.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927,750.53x = 499,989,643,964.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,989,643,964.40/927,750.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,926.82

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