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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929,814.35, 1,394,179.57 and 360,530.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929,814.35, 1,394,179.57 and 360,530.36 is: 540,585.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929,814.35 : 1,394,179.57 = 360,530.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929,814.35/1,394,179.57 = 360,530.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929,814.35x = 1,394,179.57 × 360,530.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929,814.35x = 502,644,053,503.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,644,053,503.20/929,814.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,585.39

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