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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636,592.78, 955,309.83 and 299,729.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636,592.78, 955,309.83 and 299,729.76 is: 449,792.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,592.78 : 955,309.83 = 299,729.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,592.78/955,309.83 = 299,729.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,592.78x = 955,309.83 × 299,729.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,592.78x = 286,334,786,071.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,334,786,071.54/636,592.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,792.70

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