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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,061.44, 954,541.86 and 370,072.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,061.44, 954,541.86 and 370,072.48 is: 554,498.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,061.44 : 954,541.86 = 370,072.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,061.44/954,541.86 = 370,072.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,061.44x = 954,541.86 × 370,072.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,061.44x = 353,249,673,394.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,249,673,394.01/637,061.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,498.59

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