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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,245.38, 948,298.60 and 544,308.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,245.38, 948,298.60 and 544,308.86 is: 812,547.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,245.38 : 948,298.60 = 544,308.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,245.38/948,298.60 = 544,308.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,245.38x = 948,298.60 × 544,308.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,245.38x = 516,167,329,905.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,167,329,905.60/635,245.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,547.95

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