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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,129.72, 952,493.85 and 208,595.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,129.72, 952,493.85 and 208,595.25 is: 312,826.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,129.72 : 952,493.85 = 208,595.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,129.72/952,493.85 = 208,595.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,129.72x = 952,493.85 × 208,595.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,129.72x = 198,685,692,764.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,685,692,764.21/635,129.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,826.95

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