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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636,248.54, 952,295.76 and 467,724.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636,248.54, 952,295.76 and 467,724.26 is: 700,059.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,248.54 : 952,295.76 = 467,724.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,248.54/952,295.76 = 467,724.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,248.54x = 952,295.76 × 467,724.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,248.54x = 445,411,824,885.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,411,824,885.66/636,248.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,059.49

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