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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636,005.13, 954,445.10 and 262,028.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636,005.13, 954,445.10 and 262,028.13 is: 393,222.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,005.13 : 954,445.10 = 262,028.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,005.13/954,445.10 = 262,028.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,005.13x = 954,445.10 × 262,028.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,005.13x = 250,091,464,740.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,091,464,740.66/636,005.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,222.40

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