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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,002.26, 876,319.74 and 363,114.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,002.26, 876,319.74 and 363,114.42 is: 501,107.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,002.26 : 876,319.74 = 363,114.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,002.26/876,319.74 = 363,114.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,002.26x = 876,319.74 × 363,114.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,002.26x = 318,204,334,124.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,204,334,124.65/635,002.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,107.40

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