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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,359.96, 952,828.52 and 256,182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,359.96, 952,828.52 and 256,182.76 is: 384,188.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,359.96 : 952,828.52 = 256,182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,359.96/952,828.52 = 256,182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,359.96x = 952,828.52 × 256,182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,359.96x = 244,098,239,970.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,098,239,970.44/635,359.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,188.89

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