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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636,993.40, 955,490.10 and 257,913.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636,993.40, 955,490.10 and 257,913.40 is: 386,870.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,993.40 : 955,490.10 = 257,913.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,993.40/955,490.10 = 257,913.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,993.40x = 955,490.10 × 257,913.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,993.40x = 246,433,700,357.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,433,700,357.34/636,993.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,870.10

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