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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,452.55, 943,506.51 and 358,998.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,452.55, 943,506.51 and 358,998.41 is: 538,114.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,452.55 : 943,506.51 = 358,998.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,452.55/943,506.51 = 358,998.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,452.55x = 943,506.51 × 358,998.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,452.55x = 338,717,336,914.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,717,336,914.65/629,452.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,114.17

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