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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,849.22, 956,292.75 and 385,069.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,849.22, 956,292.75 and 385,069.61 is: 577,314.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,849.22 : 956,292.75 = 385,069.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,849.22/956,292.75 = 385,069.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,849.22x = 956,292.75 × 385,069.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,849.22x = 368,239,278,679.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,239,278,679.06/637,849.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,314.00

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