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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,279.40, 986,738.70 and 358,125.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,279.40, 986,738.70 and 358,125.80 is: 536,818.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,279.40 : 986,738.70 = 358,125.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,279.40/986,738.70 = 358,125.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,279.40x = 986,738.70 × 358,125.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,279.40x = 353,376,586,328.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,376,586,328.46/658,279.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,818.54

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