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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,286.12, 950,881.50 and 350,529

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,286.12, 950,881.50 and 350,529 is: 524,663.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,286.12 : 950,881.50 = 350,529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,286.12/950,881.50 = 350,529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,286.12x = 950,881.50 × 350,529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,286.12x = 333,311,541,313.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,311,541,313.50/635,286.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,663.66

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