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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,955.97, 987,305.60 and 359,646.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,955.97, 987,305.60 and 359,646.57 is: 538,854.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,955.97 : 987,305.60 = 359,646.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,955.97/987,305.60 = 359,646.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,955.97x = 987,305.60 × 359,646.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,955.97x = 355,081,071,839.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,081,071,839.64/658,955.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,854.02

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