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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636,464.88, 878,102.94 and 394,660.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636,464.88, 878,102.94 and 394,660.44 is: 544,495.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,464.88 : 878,102.94 = 394,660.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,464.88/878,102.94 = 394,660.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,464.88x = 878,102.94 × 394,660.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,464.88x = 346,552,492,665.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,552,492,665.69/636,464.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,495.86

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