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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,375.54, 952,783.44 and 298,511.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,375.54, 952,783.44 and 298,511.96 is: 447,636.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,375.54 : 952,783.44 = 298,511.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,375.54/952,783.44 = 298,511.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,375.54x = 952,783.44 × 298,511.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,375.54x = 284,417,252,129.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,417,252,129.94/635,375.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,636.45

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