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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,175.08, 952,037.87 and 255,853.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,175.08, 952,037.87 and 255,853.09 is: 383,487.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,175.08 : 952,037.87 = 255,853.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,175.08/952,037.87 = 255,853.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,175.08x = 952,037.87 × 255,853.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,175.08x = 243,581,827,177.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,581,827,177.16/635,175.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,487.70

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