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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,535.50, 1,296,248.19 and 636,204.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,535.50, 1,296,248.19 and 636,204.62 is: 878,687.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,535.50 : 1,296,248.19 = 636,204.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,535.50/1,296,248.19 = 636,204.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,535.50x = 1,296,248.19 × 636,204.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,535.50x = 824,679,087,144.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,679,087,144.64/938,535.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878,687.15

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