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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,896.64, 875,424.60 and 358,792

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,896.64, 875,424.60 and 358,792 is: 537,929.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,896.64 : 875,424.60 = 358,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,896.64/875,424.60 = 358,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,896.64x = 875,424.60 × 358,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,896.64x = 314,095,343,083.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,095,343,083.20/583,896.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,929.70

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