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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,849.52, 958,015.35 and 575,129.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,849.52, 958,015.35 and 575,129.97 is: 866,531.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,849.52 : 958,015.35 = 575,129.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,849.52/958,015.35 = 575,129.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,849.52x = 958,015.35 × 575,129.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,849.52x = 550,983,339,505.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,983,339,505.04/635,849.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,531.03

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