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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,004.71, 955,514.49 and 252,847.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,004.71, 955,514.49 and 252,847.90 is: 379,274.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,004.71 : 955,514.49 = 252,847.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,004.71/955,514.49 = 252,847.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,004.71x = 955,514.49 × 252,847.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,004.71x = 241,599,832,216.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,599,832,216.07/637,004.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,274.80

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