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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929,192.72, 1,394,296.88 and 360,596.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929,192.72, 1,394,296.88 and 360,596.21 is: 541,091.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929,192.72 : 1,394,296.88 = 360,596.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929,192.72/1,394,296.88 = 360,596.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929,192.72x = 1,394,296.88 × 360,596.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929,192.72x = 502,778,161,768.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,778,161,768.36/929,192.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,091.37

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