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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929,607.12, 1,393,555 and 361,366.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929,607.12, 1,393,555 and 361,366.20 is: 541,716.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929,607.12 : 1,393,555 = 361,366.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929,607.12/1,393,555 = 361,366.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929,607.12x = 1,393,555 × 361,366.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929,607.12x = 503,583,674,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,583,674,841/929,607.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,716.67

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