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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,625.89, 869,497.98 and 636,632.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,625.89, 869,497.98 and 636,632.99 is: 866,784.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,625.89 : 869,497.98 = 636,632.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,625.89/869,497.98 = 636,632.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,625.89x = 869,497.98 × 636,632.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,625.89x = 553,551,095,332.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,551,095,332.11/638,625.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,784.61

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