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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,270.16, 876,558.45 and 359,626.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,270.16, 876,558.45 and 359,626.15 is: 496,219.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,270.16 : 876,558.45 = 359,626.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,270.16/876,558.45 = 359,626.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,270.16x = 876,558.45 × 359,626.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,270.16x = 315,233,340,623.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,233,340,623.47/635,270.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,219.34

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