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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,393.77, 879,570 and 350,857.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,393.77, 879,570 and 350,857.89 is: 484,165.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,393.77 : 879,570 = 350,857.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,393.77/879,570 = 350,857.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,393.77x = 879,570 × 350,857.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,393.77x = 308,604,074,307.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,604,074,307.30/637,393.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,165.50

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