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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,360.09, 952,828.70 and 256,182.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,360.09, 952,828.70 and 256,182.89 is: 384,189.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,360.09 : 952,828.70 = 256,182.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,360.09/952,828.70 = 256,182.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,360.09x = 952,828.70 × 256,182.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,360.09x = 244,098,410,040.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,098,410,040.94/635,360.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,189.08

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