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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631,863.84, 871,874.64 and 363,540

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631,863.84, 871,874.64 and 363,540 is: 501,629.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,863.84 : 871,874.64 = 363,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,863.84/871,874.64 = 363,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,863.84x = 871,874.64 × 363,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,863.84x = 316,961,306,625.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,961,306,625.60/631,863.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,629.13

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