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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,401.23, 953,102.19 and 398,909.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,401.23, 953,102.19 and 398,909.99 is: 598,365.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,401.23 : 953,102.19 = 398,909.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,401.23/953,102.19 = 398,909.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,401.23x = 953,102.19 × 398,909.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,401.23x = 380,201,978,321.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,201,978,321.82/635,401.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,365.19

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