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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,419.12, 953,313.16 and 256,144.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,419.12, 953,313.16 and 256,144.12 is: 384,290.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,419.12 : 953,313.16 = 256,144.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,419.12/953,313.16 = 256,144.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,419.12x = 953,313.16 × 256,144.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,419.12x = 244,185,560,452.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,185,560,452.62/635,419.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,290.55

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