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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,087.86, 952,431.03 and 208,553.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,087.86, 952,431.03 and 208,553.37 is: 312,764.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,087.86 : 952,431.03 = 208,553.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,087.86/952,431.03 = 208,553.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,087.86x = 952,431.03 × 208,553.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,087.86x = 198,632,699,956.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,632,699,956.30/635,087.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,764.13

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