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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,231.80, 955,847.70 and 609,929.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,231.80, 955,847.70 and 609,929.40 is: 914,894.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,231.80 : 955,847.70 = 609,929.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,231.80/955,847.70 = 609,929.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,231.80x = 955,847.70 × 609,929.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,231.80x = 582,999,614,152.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,999,614,152.38/637,231.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914,894.10

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