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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,578.32, 644,187.92 and 358,958.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,578.32, 644,187.92 and 358,958.48 is: 495,601.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,578.32 : 644,187.92 = 358,958.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,578.32/644,187.92 = 358,958.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,578.32x = 644,187.92 × 358,958.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,578.32x = 231,236,716,597.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,236,716,597.56/466,578.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,601.07

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