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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938,535.66, 1,296,248.41 and 636,204.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938,535.66, 1,296,248.41 and 636,204.78 is: 878,687.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938,535.66 : 1,296,248.41 = 636,204.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938,535.66/1,296,248.41 = 636,204.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938,535.66x = 1,296,248.41 × 636,204.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938,535.66x = 824,679,431,328.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,679,431,328.38/938,535.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878,687.37

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