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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,548.72, 876,843.83 and 359,868.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,548.72, 876,843.83 and 359,868.89 is: 496,498.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,548.72 : 876,843.83 = 359,868.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,548.72/876,843.83 = 359,868.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,548.72x = 876,843.83 × 359,868.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,548.72x = 315,548,815,805.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,548,815,805.45/635,548.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,498.23

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