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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,018.44, 987,027.53 and 358,750.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,018.44, 987,027.53 and 358,750.71 is: 538,125.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,018.44 : 987,027.53 = 358,750.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,018.44/987,027.53 = 358,750.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,018.44x = 987,027.53 × 358,750.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,018.44x = 354,096,825,383.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,096,825,383.29/658,018.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,125.99

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