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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,362.09, 952,831.70 and 256,184.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,362.09, 952,831.70 and 256,184.89 is: 384,192.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,362.09 : 952,831.70 = 256,184.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,362.09/952,831.70 = 256,184.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,362.09x = 952,831.70 × 256,184.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,362.09x = 244,101,084,253.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,101,084,253.01/635,362.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,192.08

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