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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,493.36, 828,662.16 and 358,721.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,493.36, 828,662.16 and 358,721.68 is: 495,024.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,493.36 : 828,662.16 = 358,721.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,493.36/828,662.16 = 358,721.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,493.36x = 828,662.16 × 358,721.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,493.36x = 297,259,082,187.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,259,082,187.63/600,493.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,024.76

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