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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929,840.96, 1,394,761.52 and 368,875.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929,840.96, 1,394,761.52 and 368,875.48 is: 553,313.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929,840.96 : 1,394,761.52 = 368,875.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929,840.96/1,394,761.52 = 368,875.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929,840.96x = 1,394,761.52 × 368,875.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929,840.96x = 514,493,325,175.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,493,325,175.53/929,840.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,313.25

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