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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,236.86, 948,285.92 and 544,300.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,236.86, 948,285.92 and 544,300.36 is: 812,535.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,236.86 : 948,285.92 = 544,300.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,236.86/948,285.92 = 544,300.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,236.86x = 948,285.92 × 544,300.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,236.86x = 516,152,367,638.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,152,367,638.93/635,236.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,535.29

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