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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,715.14, 955,950.63 and 305,524.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,715.14, 955,950.63 and 305,524.42 is: 457,988.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,715.14 : 955,950.63 = 305,524.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,715.14/955,950.63 = 305,524.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,715.14x = 955,950.63 × 305,524.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,715.14x = 292,066,261,779.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,066,261,779.39/637,715.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,988.60

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