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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636,236.34, 952,277.49 and 467,712.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636,236.34, 952,277.49 and 467,712.06 is: 700,041.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,236.34 : 952,277.49 = 467,712.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,236.34/952,277.49 = 467,712.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,236.34x = 952,277.49 × 467,712.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,236.34x = 445,391,666,539.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,391,666,539.53/636,236.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,041.22

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