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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,741.44, 618,187.68 and 358,741.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,741.44, 618,187.68 and 358,741.44 is: 537,308.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,741.44 : 618,187.68 = 358,741.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,741.44/618,187.68 = 358,741.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,741.44x = 618,187.68 × 358,741.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,741.44x = 221,769,538,513.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,769,538,513.46/412,741.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,308.63

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