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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636,237.27, 954,330.98 and 215,513.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636,237.27, 954,330.98 and 215,513.13 is: 323,261.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,237.27 : 954,330.98 = 215,513.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,237.27/954,330.98 = 215,513.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,237.27x = 954,330.98 × 215,513.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,237.27x = 205,670,855,478.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,670,855,478.20/636,237.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,261.25

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