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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,212.61, 951,977.89 and 465,940.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,212.61, 951,977.89 and 465,940.35 is: 698,293.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,212.61 : 951,977.89 = 465,940.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,212.61/951,977.89 = 465,940.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,212.61x = 951,977.89 × 465,940.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,212.61x = 443,564,910,530.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,564,910,530.83/635,212.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,293.62

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