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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,729.72, 952,661.46 and 319,751.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,729.72, 952,661.46 and 319,751.96 is: 479,158.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,729.72 : 952,661.46 = 319,751.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,729.72/952,661.46 = 319,751.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,729.72x = 952,661.46 × 319,751.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,729.72x = 304,615,369,051.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,615,369,051.46/635,729.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,158.61

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