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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,758.08, 806,985.52 and 358,359.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,758.08, 806,985.52 and 358,359.84 is: 494,548.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,758.08 : 806,985.52 = 358,359.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,758.08/806,985.52 = 358,359.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,758.08x = 806,985.52 × 358,359.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,758.08x = 289,191,201,829.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,191,201,829.52/584,758.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,548.45

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