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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,828.80, 955,562.40 and 371,716.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,828.80, 955,562.40 and 371,716.80 is: 556,887.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,828.80 : 955,562.40 = 371,716.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,828.80/955,562.40 = 371,716.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,828.80x = 955,562.40 × 371,716.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,828.80x = 355,198,597,528.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,198,597,528.32/637,828.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,887.05

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