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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,071.55, 956,408.97 and 578,384.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,071.55, 956,408.97 and 578,384.51 is: 871,039.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,071.55 : 956,408.97 = 578,384.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,071.55/956,408.97 = 578,384.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,071.55x = 956,408.97 × 578,384.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,071.55x = 553,172,130,859.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,172,130,859.95/635,071.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871,039.07

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