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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,901.57, 877,583.43 and 363,963.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,901.57, 877,583.43 and 363,963.68 is: 502,292.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,901.57 : 877,583.43 = 363,963.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,901.57/877,583.43 = 363,963.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,901.57x = 877,583.43 × 363,963.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,901.57x = 319,408,490,301.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,408,490,301.91/635,901.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,292.34

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