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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,994.63, 954,429.34 and 262,017.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,994.63, 954,429.34 and 262,017.63 is: 393,206.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,994.63 : 954,429.34 = 262,017.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,994.63/954,429.34 = 262,017.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,994.63x = 954,429.34 × 262,017.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,994.63x = 250,077,313,669.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,077,313,669.26/635,994.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,206.64

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