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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,323.50, 876,943.26 and 408,969

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,323.50, 876,943.26 and 408,969 is: 564,503.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,323.50 : 876,943.26 = 408,969 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,323.50/876,943.26 = 408,969/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,323.50x = 876,943.26 × 408,969
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,323.50x = 358,642,608,098.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,642,608,098.94/635,323.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,503.92

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