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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,544, 879,810.72 and 351,063.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,544, 879,810.72 and 351,063.47 is: 484,467.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,544 : 879,810.72 = 351,063.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,544/879,810.72 = 351,063.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,544x = 879,810.72 × 351,063.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,544x = 308,869,404,306.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,869,404,306.40/637,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,467.59

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