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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,123.81, 951,440.12 and 368,323.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,123.81, 951,440.12 and 368,323.82 is: 551,763.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,123.81 : 951,440.12 = 368,323.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,123.81/951,440.12 = 368,323.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,123.81x = 951,440.12 × 368,323.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,123.81x = 350,438,059,499.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,438,059,499.66/635,123.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,763.38

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