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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636,905.94, 954,634.63 and 332,831.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636,905.94, 954,634.63 and 332,831.26 is: 498,868.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,905.94 : 954,634.63 = 332,831.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,905.94/954,634.63 = 332,831.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,905.94x = 954,634.63 × 332,831.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,905.94x = 317,732,246,742.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,732,246,742.53/636,905.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,868.40

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