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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,340.70, 877,019.97 and 380,642.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,340.70, 877,019.97 and 380,642.68 is: 525,436.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,340.70 : 877,019.97 = 380,642.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,340.70/877,019.97 = 380,642.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,340.70x = 877,019.97 × 380,642.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,340.70x = 333,831,231,794.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,831,231,794.32/635,340.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,436.56

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