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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636,315.54, 955,164.92 and 257,497.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636,315.54, 955,164.92 and 257,497.08 is: 386,525.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,315.54 : 955,164.92 = 257,497.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,315.54/955,164.92 = 257,497.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,315.54x = 955,164.92 × 257,497.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,315.54x = 245,952,176,530.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,952,176,530.95/636,315.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,525.49

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