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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,998.70, 875,577.50 and 358,894.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,998.70, 875,577.50 and 358,894.14 is: 538,082.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,998.70 : 875,577.50 = 358,894.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,998.70/875,577.50 = 358,894.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,998.70x = 875,577.50 × 358,894.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,998.70x = 314,239,633,865.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,239,633,865.85/583,998.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,082.76

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