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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,181.08, 952,046.87 and 255,859.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,181.08, 952,046.87 and 255,859.09 is: 383,496.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,181.08 : 952,046.87 = 255,859.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,181.08/952,046.87 = 255,859.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,181.08x = 952,046.87 × 255,859.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,181.08x = 243,589,842,136.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,589,842,136.14/635,181.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,496.69

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