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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,728.67, 877,354.74 and 363,881.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,728.67, 877,354.74 and 363,881.84 is: 502,185.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,728.67 : 877,354.74 = 363,881.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,728.67/877,354.74 = 363,881.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,728.67x = 877,354.74 × 363,881.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,728.67x = 319,253,459,317.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,253,459,317.31/635,728.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,185.09

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