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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,601.41, 952,591.28 and 297,897.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,601.41, 952,591.28 and 297,897.02 is: 446,465.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,601.41 : 952,591.28 = 297,897.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,601.41/952,591.28 = 297,897.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,601.41x = 952,591.28 × 297,897.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,601.41x = 283,774,097,337.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,774,097,337.54/635,601.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,465.50

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