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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,342.32, 876,801 and 380,688.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,342.32, 876,801 and 380,688.04 is: 525,366.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,342.32 : 876,801 = 380,688.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,342.32/876,801 = 380,688.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,342.32x = 876,801 × 380,688.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,342.32x = 333,787,654,160.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,787,654,160.04/635,342.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,366.63

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