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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636,462.63, 878,099.84 and 394,658.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636,462.63, 878,099.84 and 394,658.19 is: 544,492.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,462.63 : 878,099.84 = 394,658.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,462.63/878,099.84 = 394,658.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,462.63x = 878,099.84 × 394,658.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,462.63x = 346,549,291,520.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,549,291,520.40/636,462.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,492.76

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