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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634,530, 951,692.88 and 185,145.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634,530, 951,692.88 and 185,145.36 is: 277,688.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634,530 : 951,692.88 = 185,145.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634,530/951,692.88 = 185,145.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634,530x = 951,692.88 × 185,145.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634,530x = 176,201,520,877.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,201,520,877.04/634,530
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,688.24

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