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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636,235.83, 954,102.65 and 257,085.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636,235.83, 954,102.65 and 257,085.09 is: 385,526.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,235.83 : 954,102.65 = 257,085.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,235.83/954,102.65 = 257,085.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,235.83x = 954,102.65 × 257,085.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,235.83x = 245,285,564,359.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,285,564,359.06/636,235.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,526.17

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