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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636,905.91, 878,193.82 and 507,743.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636,905.91, 878,193.82 and 507,743.44 is: 700,098.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,905.91 : 878,193.82 = 507,743.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,905.91/878,193.82 = 507,743.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,905.91x = 878,193.82 × 507,743.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,905.91x = 445,897,151,153.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,897,151,153.54/636,905.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,098.94

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