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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,799.66, 714,534.48 and 358,332.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,799.66, 714,534.48 and 358,332.30 is: 536,998.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,799.66 : 714,534.48 = 358,332.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,799.66/714,534.48 = 358,332.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,799.66x = 714,534.48 × 358,332.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,799.66x = 256,040,783,647.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,040,783,647.70/476,799.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,998.67

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