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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,177.34, 952,041.24 and 255,855.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,177.34, 952,041.24 and 255,855.33 is: 383,491.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,177.34 : 952,041.24 = 255,855.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,177.34/952,041.24 = 255,855.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,177.34x = 952,041.24 × 255,855.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,177.34x = 243,584,825,633.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,584,825,633.81/635,177.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,491.05

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