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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659,005.38, 987,379.47 and 359,696.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659,005.38, 987,379.47 and 359,696.07 is: 538,928.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659,005.38 : 987,379.47 = 359,696.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659,005.38/987,379.47 = 359,696.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659,005.38x = 987,379.47 × 359,696.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659,005.38x = 355,156,514,957.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,156,514,957.68/659,005.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,928.10

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