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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,660.67, 828,829.91 and 358,892.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,660.67, 828,829.91 and 358,892.14 is: 495,222.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,660.67 : 828,829.91 = 358,892.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,660.67/828,829.91 = 358,892.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,660.67x = 828,829.91 × 358,892.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,660.67x = 297,460,534,157.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,460,534,157.30/600,660.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,222.26

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