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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,999.13, 954,436.10 and 262,022.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,999.13, 954,436.10 and 262,022.13 is: 393,213.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,999.13 : 954,436.10 = 262,022.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,999.13/954,436.10 = 262,022.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,999.13x = 954,436.10 × 262,022.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,999.13x = 250,083,379,870.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,083,379,870.89/635,999.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,213.40

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