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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,001.70, 875,582 and 358,897.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,001.70, 875,582 and 358,897.14 is: 538,087.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,001.70 : 875,582 = 358,897.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,001.70/875,582 = 358,897.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,001.70x = 875,582 × 358,897.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,001.70x = 314,243,875,635.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,243,875,635.48/584,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,087.26

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