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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,251.95, 876,533.45 and 359,607.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,251.95, 876,533.45 and 359,607.93 is: 496,194.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,251.95 : 876,533.45 = 359,607.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,251.95/876,533.45 = 359,607.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,251.95x = 876,533.45 × 359,607.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,251.95x = 315,208,377,732.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,208,377,732.22/635,251.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,194.27

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