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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,950.18, 987,296.91 and 359,640.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,950.18, 987,296.91 and 359,640.78 is: 538,845.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,950.18 : 987,296.91 = 359,640.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,950.18/987,296.91 = 359,640.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,950.18x = 987,296.91 × 359,640.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,950.18x = 355,072,230,803.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,072,230,803.99/658,950.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,845.34

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