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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,138.73, 951,462.48 and 368,338.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,138.73, 951,462.48 and 368,338.70 is: 551,785.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,138.73 : 951,462.48 = 368,338.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,138.73/951,462.48 = 368,338.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,138.73x = 951,462.48 × 368,338.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,138.73x = 350,460,452,981.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,460,452,981.98/635,138.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,785.68

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