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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,286.15, 953,301.02 and 236,202.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,286.15, 953,301.02 and 236,202.39 is: 354,441.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,286.15 : 953,301.02 = 236,202.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,286.15/953,301.02 = 236,202.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,286.15x = 953,301.02 × 236,202.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,286.15x = 225,171,978,132.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,171,978,132.43/635,286.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,441.82

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