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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,264.66, 876,415.20 and 363,186.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,264.66, 876,415.20 and 363,186.38 is: 501,054.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,264.66 : 876,415.20 = 363,186.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,264.66/876,415.20 = 363,186.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,264.66x = 876,415.20 × 363,186.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,264.66x = 318,302,063,864.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,302,063,864.98/635,264.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,054.26

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