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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,465.44, 953,599.92 and 355,166.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,465.44, 953,599.92 and 355,166.56 is: 532,974.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,465.44 : 953,599.92 = 355,166.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,465.44/953,599.92 = 355,166.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,465.44x = 953,599.92 × 355,166.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,465.44x = 338,686,803,202.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,686,803,202.68/635,465.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,974.39

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