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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,185.83, 879,309.68 and 350,699.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,185.83, 879,309.68 and 350,699.76 is: 483,961.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,185.83 : 879,309.68 = 350,699.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,185.83/879,309.68 = 350,699.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,185.83x = 879,309.68 × 350,699.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,185.83x = 308,373,691,988.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,373,691,988.18/637,185.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,961.95

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