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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,182.08, 952,048.36 and 255,860.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,182.08, 952,048.36 and 255,860.09 is: 383,498.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,182.08 : 952,048.36 = 255,860.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,182.08/952,048.36 = 255,860.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,182.08x = 952,048.36 × 255,860.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,182.08x = 243,591,179,073.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,591,179,073.95/635,182.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,498.19

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