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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630,596.38, 870,249.14 and 358,712.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630,596.38, 870,249.14 and 358,712.18 is: 495,037.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630,596.38 : 870,249.14 = 358,712.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630,596.38/870,249.14 = 358,712.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630,596.38x = 870,249.14 × 358,712.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630,596.38x = 312,168,966,152.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,168,966,152.53/630,596.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,037.68

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