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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,536.02, 956,739.94 and 578,973.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,536.02, 956,739.94 and 578,973.45 is: 871,590.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,536.02 : 956,739.94 = 578,973.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,536.02/956,739.94 = 578,973.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,536.02x = 956,739.94 × 578,973.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,536.02x = 553,927,025,954.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,927,025,954.93/635,536.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871,590.29

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