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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,543.80, 953,315.70 and 320,615.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,543.80, 953,315.70 and 320,615.80 is: 480,923.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,543.80 : 953,315.70 = 320,615.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,543.80/953,315.70 = 320,615.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,543.80x = 953,315.70 × 320,615.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,543.80x = 305,648,075,808.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,648,075,808.06/635,543.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,923.70

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