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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,782.40, 958,174.01 and 358,496.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,782.40, 958,174.01 and 358,496.48 is: 537,744.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,782.40 : 958,174.01 = 358,496.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,782.40/958,174.01 = 358,496.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,782.40x = 958,174.01 × 358,496.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,782.40x = 343,502,003,229.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,502,003,229.13/638,782.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,744.94

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