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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,237.86, 948,287.41 and 544,301.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,237.86, 948,287.41 and 544,301.36 is: 812,536.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,237.86 : 948,287.41 = 544,301.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,237.86/948,287.41 = 544,301.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,237.86x = 948,287.41 × 544,301.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,237.86x = 516,154,126,933.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,154,126,933.88/635,237.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,536.78

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