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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,366.77, 955,572.57 and 384,587.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,366.77, 955,572.57 and 384,587.46 is: 576,593.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,366.77 : 955,572.57 = 384,587.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,366.77/955,572.57 = 384,587.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,366.77x = 955,572.57 × 384,587.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,366.77x = 367,501,227,541.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,501,227,541.97/637,366.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,593.01

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