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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630,546.03, 870,179.67 and 358,661.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630,546.03, 870,179.67 and 358,661.79 is: 494,968.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630,546.03 : 870,179.67 = 358,661.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630,546.03/870,179.67 = 358,661.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630,546.03x = 870,179.67 × 358,661.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630,546.03x = 312,100,198,063.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,100,198,063.81/630,546.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,968.14

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