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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,327.05, 617,962.04 and 358,796.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,327.05, 617,962.04 and 358,796.58 is: 537,734.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,327.05 : 617,962.04 = 358,796.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,327.05/617,962.04 = 358,796.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,327.05x = 617,962.04 × 358,796.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,327.05x = 221,722,666,521.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,722,666,521.82/412,327.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,734.95

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