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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,617.97, 876,433.97 and 405,873.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,617.97, 876,433.97 and 405,873.17 is: 559,645.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,617.97 : 876,433.97 = 405,873.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,617.97/876,433.97 = 405,873.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,617.97x = 876,433.97 × 405,873.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,617.97x = 355,721,030,332.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,721,030,332.10/635,617.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,645.97

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