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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,459.31, 952,727.40 and 298,326.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,459.31, 952,727.40 and 298,326.51 is: 447,273.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,459.31 : 952,727.40 = 298,326.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,459.31/952,727.40 = 298,326.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,459.31x = 952,727.40 × 298,326.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,459.31x = 284,223,840,223.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,223,840,223.37/635,459.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,273.08

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