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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634,983.59, 952,766.99 and 275,264.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634,983.59, 952,766.99 and 275,264.21 is: 413,022.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634,983.59 : 952,766.99 = 275,264.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634,983.59/952,766.99 = 275,264.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634,983.59x = 952,766.99 × 275,264.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634,983.59x = 262,262,646,676.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,262,646,676.27/634,983.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,022.72

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