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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,813.82, 953,572.77 and 236,642.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,813.82, 953,572.77 and 236,642.58 is: 354,908.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,813.82 : 953,572.77 = 236,642.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,813.82/953,572.77 = 236,642.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,813.82x = 953,572.77 × 236,642.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,813.82x = 225,655,920,510.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,655,920,510.55/635,813.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,908.80

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