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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,966.24, 953,212.08 and 599,102.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,966.24, 953,212.08 and 599,102.24 is: 897,958.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,966.24 : 953,212.08 = 599,102.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,966.24/953,212.08 = 599,102.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,966.24x = 953,212.08 × 599,102.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,966.24x = 571,071,492,323.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,071,492,323.06/635,966.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,958.82

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