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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,636.33, 952,956 and 298,503.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,636.33, 952,956 and 298,503.47 is: 447,521.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,636.33 : 952,956 = 298,503.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,636.33/952,956 = 298,503.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,636.33x = 952,956 × 298,503.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,636.33x = 284,460,672,757.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,460,672,757.32/635,636.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,521.10

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