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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,453.94, 828,544.59 and 358,685.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,453.94, 828,544.59 and 358,685.19 is: 494,936.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,453.94 : 828,544.59 = 358,685.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,453.94/828,544.59 = 358,685.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,453.94x = 828,544.59 × 358,685.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,453.94x = 297,186,670,441.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,186,670,441.61/600,453.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,936.67

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