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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,515.14, 953,271.33 and 399,023.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,515.14, 953,271.33 and 399,023.88 is: 598,534.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,515.14 : 953,271.33 = 399,023.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,515.14/953,271.33 = 399,023.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,515.14x = 953,271.33 × 399,023.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,515.14x = 380,378,024,789.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,378,024,789.36/635,515.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,534.95

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