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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,635.58, 952,954.88 and 298,502.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,635.58, 952,954.88 and 298,502.72 is: 447,519.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,635.58 : 952,954.88 = 298,502.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,635.58/952,954.88 = 298,502.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,635.58x = 952,954.88 × 298,502.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,635.58x = 284,459,617,459.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,459,617,459.99/635,635.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,519.98

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