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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,153.92, 952,006.08 and 255,831.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,153.92, 952,006.08 and 255,831.73 is: 383,455.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,153.92 : 952,006.08 = 255,831.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,153.92/952,006.08 = 255,831.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,153.92x = 952,006.08 × 255,831.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,153.92x = 243,553,362,416.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,553,362,416.92/635,153.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,455.65

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