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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928,271.34, 1,391,602.01 and 359,260.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928,271.34, 1,391,602.01 and 359,260.76 is: 538,579.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928,271.34 : 1,391,602.01 = 359,260.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928,271.34/1,391,602.01 = 359,260.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928,271.34x = 1,391,602.01 × 359,260.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928,271.34x = 499,947,997,412.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,947,997,412.83/928,271.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,579.59

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