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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634,247.24, 951,278.60 and 184,847.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634,247.24, 951,278.60 and 184,847.47 is: 277,244.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634,247.24 : 951,278.60 = 184,847.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634,247.24/951,278.60 = 184,847.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634,247.24x = 951,278.60 × 184,847.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634,247.24x = 175,841,440,559.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,841,440,559.06/634,247.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,244.32

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