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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,229.25, 828,253.16 and 358,478.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,229.25, 828,253.16 and 358,478.27 is: 494,662.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,229.25 : 828,253.16 = 358,478.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,229.25/828,253.16 = 358,478.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,229.25x = 828,253.16 × 358,478.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,229.25x = 296,910,753,985.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,910,753,985.18/600,229.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,662.26

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