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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,531.95, 876,667.98 and 380,735.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,531.95, 876,667.98 and 380,735.51 is: 525,195.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,531.95 : 876,667.98 = 380,735.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,531.95/876,667.98 = 380,735.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,531.95x = 876,667.98 × 380,735.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,531.95x = 333,778,632,657.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,778,632,657.64/635,531.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,195.68

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