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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,488.07, 951,567.97 and 561,822.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,488.07, 951,567.97 and 561,822.32 is: 838,622.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,488.07 : 951,567.97 = 561,822.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,488.07/951,567.97 = 561,822.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,488.07x = 951,567.97 × 561,822.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,488.07x = 534,612,124,543.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,612,124,543.09/637,488.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,622.95

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