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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,332.30, 617,969.91 and 358,801.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,332.30, 617,969.91 and 358,801.83 is: 537,742.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,332.30 : 617,969.91 = 358,801.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,332.30/617,969.91 = 358,801.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,332.30x = 617,969.91 × 358,801.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,332.30x = 221,728,734,592.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,728,734,592.94/412,332.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,742.82

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