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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,443.82, 828,476.91 and 358,679.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,443.82, 828,476.91 and 358,679.18 is: 494,896.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,443.82 : 828,476.91 = 358,679.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,443.82/828,476.91 = 358,679.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,443.82x = 828,476.91 × 358,679.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,443.82x = 297,157,418,727.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,157,418,727.73/600,443.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,896.29

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