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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,341.89, 876,850.82 and 363,372.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,341.89, 876,850.82 and 363,372.05 is: 501,498.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,341.89 : 876,850.82 = 363,372.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,341.89/876,850.82 = 363,372.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,341.89x = 876,850.82 × 363,372.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,341.89x = 318,623,073,806.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,623,073,806.47/635,341.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,498.61

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