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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,271.41, 876,560.18 and 359,627.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,271.41, 876,560.18 and 359,627.40 is: 496,221.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,271.41 : 876,560.18 = 359,627.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,271.41/876,560.18 = 359,627.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,271.41x = 876,560.18 × 359,627.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,271.41x = 315,235,056,678.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,235,056,678.80/635,271.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,221.07

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