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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,023.44, 987,035.02 and 358,755.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,023.44, 987,035.02 and 358,755.71 is: 538,133.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,023.44 : 987,035.02 = 358,755.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,023.44/987,035.02 = 358,755.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,023.44x = 987,035.02 × 358,755.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,023.44x = 354,104,449,394.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,104,449,394.96/658,023.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,133.49

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