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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,265.66, 876,416.58 and 363,187.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,265.66, 876,416.58 and 363,187.38 is: 501,055.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,265.66 : 876,416.58 = 363,187.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,265.66/876,416.58 = 363,187.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,265.66x = 876,416.58 × 363,187.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,265.66x = 318,303,441,478.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,303,441,478.76/635,265.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,055.64

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