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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,552.43, 828,737.59 and 358,968.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,552.43, 828,737.59 and 358,968.21 is: 495,361.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,552.43 : 828,737.59 = 358,968.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,552.43/828,737.59 = 358,968.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,552.43x = 828,737.59 × 358,968.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,552.43x = 297,490,449,242.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,490,449,242.01/600,552.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,361.33

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