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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,140.84, 951,821.50 and 477,268.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,140.84, 951,821.50 and 477,268.52 is: 715,234.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,140.84 : 951,821.50 = 477,268.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,140.84/951,821.50 = 477,268.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,140.84x = 951,821.50 × 477,268.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,140.84x = 454,274,438,609.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,274,438,609.18/635,140.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,234.18

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