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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,235.86, 948,284.43 and 544,299.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,235.86, 948,284.43 and 544,299.36 is: 812,533.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,235.86 : 948,284.43 = 544,299.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,235.86/948,284.43 = 544,299.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,235.86x = 948,284.43 × 544,299.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,235.86x = 516,150,608,346.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,150,608,346.97/635,235.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,533.81

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