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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,973.34, 987,331.32 and 359,663.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,973.34, 987,331.32 and 359,663.76 is: 538,879.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,973.34 : 987,331.32 = 359,663.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,973.34/987,331.32 = 359,663.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,973.34x = 987,331.32 × 359,663.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,973.34x = 355,107,294,916.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,107,294,916.96/658,973.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,879.61

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