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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,022.44, 987,033.52 and 358,754.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,022.44, 987,033.52 and 358,754.71 is: 538,131.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,022.44 : 987,033.52 = 358,754.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,022.44/987,033.52 = 358,754.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,022.44x = 987,033.52 × 358,754.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,022.44x = 354,102,924,227.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,102,924,227.88/658,022.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,131.99

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