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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,992.88, 954,426.71 and 262,015.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,992.88, 954,426.71 and 262,015.88 is: 393,204.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,992.88 : 954,426.71 = 262,015.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,992.88/954,426.71 = 262,015.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,992.88x = 954,426.71 × 262,015.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,992.88x = 250,074,950,199.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,074,950,199.06/635,992.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,204.01

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