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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,263.74, 951,999.75 and 351,082.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,263.74, 951,999.75 and 351,082.26 is: 526,128.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,263.74 : 951,999.75 = 351,082.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,263.74/951,999.75 = 351,082.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,263.74x = 951,999.75 × 351,082.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,263.74x = 334,230,223,749.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,230,223,749.44/635,263.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,128.29

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