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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,232.08, 608,894.28 and 358,960.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,232.08, 608,894.28 and 358,960.07 is: 538,039.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,232.08 : 608,894.28 = 358,960.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,232.08/608,894.28 = 358,960.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,232.08x = 608,894.28 × 358,960.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,232.08x = 218,568,734,893.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,568,734,893.64/406,232.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,039.08

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