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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931,147.02, 1,396,148.90 and 361,863.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931,147.02, 1,396,148.90 and 361,863.40 is: 542,572.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931,147.02 : 1,396,148.90 = 361,863.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931,147.02/1,396,148.90 = 361,863.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931,147.02x = 1,396,148.90 × 361,863.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931,147.02x = 505,215,187,860.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,215,187,860.26/931,147.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,572.95

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