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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,394.58, 805,149.59 and 368,524.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,394.58, 805,149.59 and 368,524.26 is: 508,604.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,394.58 : 805,149.59 = 368,524.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,394.58/805,149.59 = 368,524.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,394.58x = 805,149.59 × 368,524.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,394.58x = 296,717,155,001.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,717,155,001.43/583,394.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,604.58

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