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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,629.84, 876,450.36 and 405,885.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,629.84, 876,450.36 and 405,885.04 is: 559,662.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,629.84 : 876,450.36 = 405,885.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,629.84/876,450.36 = 405,885.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,629.84x = 876,450.36 × 405,885.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,629.84x = 355,738,089,426.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,738,089,426.61/635,629.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,662.35

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