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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,537.85, 828,660.58 and 358,769.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,537.85, 828,660.58 and 358,769.25 is: 495,052.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,537.85 : 828,660.58 = 358,769.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,537.85/828,660.58 = 358,769.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,537.85x = 828,660.58 × 358,769.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,537.85x = 297,297,933,894.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,297,933,894.24/600,537.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,052.78

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