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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,781.90, 958,173.25 and 358,495.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,781.90, 958,173.25 and 358,495.98 is: 537,744.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,781.90 : 958,173.25 = 358,495.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,781.90/958,173.25 = 358,495.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,781.90x = 958,173.25 × 358,495.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,781.90x = 343,501,258,268.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,501,258,268.54/638,781.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,744.19

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