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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,286.65, 953,301.77 and 236,202.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,286.65, 953,301.77 and 236,202.89 is: 354,442.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,286.65 : 953,301.77 = 236,202.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,286.65/953,301.77 = 236,202.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,286.65x = 953,301.77 × 236,202.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,286.65x = 225,172,631,935.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,172,631,935.10/635,286.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,442.57

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