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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929,815.85, 1,394,181.82 and 360,531.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929,815.85, 1,394,181.82 and 360,531.85 is: 540,587.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929,815.85 : 1,394,181.82 = 360,531.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929,815.85/1,394,181.82 = 360,531.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929,815.85x = 1,394,181.82 × 360,531.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929,815.85x = 502,646,950,800.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,646,950,800.97/929,815.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,587.63

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