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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,543.72, 953,862.30 and 368,933.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,543.72, 953,862.30 and 368,933.84 is: 553,718.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,543.72 : 953,862.30 = 368,933.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,543.72/953,862.30 = 368,933.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,543.72x = 953,862.30 × 368,933.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,543.72x = 351,912,081,170.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,912,081,170.23/635,543.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,718.13

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