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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636,253.98, 954,233.34 and 281,074.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636,253.98, 954,233.34 and 281,074.24 is: 421,546.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,253.98 : 954,233.34 = 281,074.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,253.98/954,233.34 = 281,074.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,253.98x = 954,233.34 × 281,074.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,253.98x = 268,210,410,823.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,210,410,823.16/636,253.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,546.14

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