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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634,179.65, 950,002.02 and 381,321.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634,179.65, 950,002.02 and 381,321.68 is: 571,220.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634,179.65 : 950,002.02 = 381,321.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634,179.65/950,002.02 = 381,321.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634,179.65x = 950,002.02 × 381,321.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634,179.65x = 362,256,368,644.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,256,368,644.80/634,179.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,220.42

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