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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,230.25, 828,254.53 and 358,479.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,230.25, 828,254.53 and 358,479.27 is: 494,663.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,230.25 : 828,254.53 = 358,479.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,230.25/828,254.53 = 358,479.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,230.25x = 828,254.53 × 358,479.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,230.25x = 296,912,079,288.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,912,079,288.59/600,230.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,663.64

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