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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,040.12, 952,705.44 and 275,271.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,040.12, 952,705.44 and 275,271.18 is: 412,969.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,040.12 : 952,705.44 = 275,271.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,040.12/952,705.44 = 275,271.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,040.12x = 952,705.44 × 275,271.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,040.12x = 262,252,350,661.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,252,350,661.22/635,040.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,969.74

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