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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,330.30, 617,966.91 and 358,799.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,330.30, 617,966.91 and 358,799.83 is: 537,739.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,330.30 : 617,966.91 = 358,799.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,330.30/617,966.91 = 358,799.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,330.30x = 617,966.91 × 358,799.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,330.30x = 221,726,422,253.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,726,422,253.63/412,330.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,739.82

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