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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,260.74, 951,995.25 and 351,079.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,260.74, 951,995.25 and 351,079.26 is: 526,123.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,260.74 : 951,995.25 = 351,079.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,260.74/951,995.25 = 351,079.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,260.74x = 951,995.25 × 351,079.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,260.74x = 334,225,787,893.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,225,787,893.52/635,260.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,123.79

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