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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,851.42, 600,498.96 and 358,263.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,851.42, 600,498.96 and 358,263.24 is: 536,699.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,851.42 : 600,498.96 = 358,263.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,851.42/600,498.96 = 358,263.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,851.42x = 600,498.96 × 358,263.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,851.42x = 215,136,703,026.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,136,703,026.23/400,851.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,699.37

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