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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,287.28, 953,302.70 and 236,203.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,287.28, 953,302.70 and 236,203.52 is: 354,443.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,287.28 : 953,302.70 = 236,203.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,287.28/953,302.70 = 236,203.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,287.28x = 953,302.70 × 236,203.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,287.28x = 225,173,449,189.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,173,449,189.50/635,287.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,443.51

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