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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,551.43, 828,736.22 and 358,967.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,551.43, 828,736.22 and 358,967.21 is: 495,359.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,551.43 : 828,736.22 = 358,967.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,551.43/828,736.22 = 358,967.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,551.43x = 828,736.22 × 358,967.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,551.43x = 297,489,122,780.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,489,122,780.83/600,551.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,359.94

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