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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,512.13, 953,266.83 and 399,020.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,512.13, 953,266.83 and 399,020.88 is: 598,530.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,512.13 : 953,266.83 = 399,020.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,512.13/953,266.83 = 399,020.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,512.13x = 953,266.83 × 399,020.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,512.13x = 380,373,371,459.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,373,371,459.83/635,512.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,530.47

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