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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636,978.04, 950,363.99 and 508,294.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636,978.04, 950,363.99 and 508,294.96 is: 758,370.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,978.04 : 950,363.99 = 508,294.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,978.04/950,363.99 = 508,294.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,978.04x = 950,363.99 × 508,294.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,978.04x = 483,065,226,282.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,065,226,282.49/636,978.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758,370.30

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