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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634,754.61, 952,193.27 and 185,465.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634,754.61, 952,193.27 and 185,465.23 is: 278,215.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634,754.61 : 952,193.27 = 185,465.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634,754.61/952,193.27 = 185,465.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634,754.61x = 952,193.27 × 185,465.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634,754.61x = 176,598,741,908.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,598,741,908.18/634,754.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,215.77

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