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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,357.54, 953,036.64 and 398,866.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,357.54, 953,036.64 and 398,866.29 is: 598,299.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,357.54 : 953,036.64 = 398,866.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,357.54/953,036.64 = 398,866.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,357.54x = 953,036.64 × 398,866.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,357.54x = 380,134,188,830.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,134,188,830.87/635,357.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,299.65

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