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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,362.28, 953,043.76 and 398,871.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,362.28, 953,043.76 and 398,871.04 is: 598,306.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,362.28 : 953,043.76 = 398,871.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,362.28/953,043.76 = 398,871.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,362.28x = 953,043.76 × 398,871.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,362.28x = 380,141,555,716.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,141,555,716.71/635,362.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,306.77

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