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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,999.16, 1,296,577.32 and 358,560.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,999.16, 1,296,577.32 and 358,560.60 is: 538,081.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,999.16 : 1,296,577.32 = 358,560.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,999.16/1,296,577.32 = 358,560.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,999.16x = 1,296,577.32 × 358,560.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,999.16x = 464,901,541,805.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,901,541,805.59/863,999.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,081.01

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