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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,178.54, 952,043.04 and 255,856.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,178.54, 952,043.04 and 255,856.35 is: 383,492.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,178.54 : 952,043.04 = 255,856.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,178.54/952,043.04 = 255,856.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,178.54x = 952,043.04 × 255,856.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,178.54x = 243,586,257,257.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,586,257,257.30/635,178.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,492.58

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