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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,008.96, 952,559.52 and 191,811.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,008.96, 952,559.52 and 191,811.52 is: 287,731.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,008.96 : 952,559.52 = 191,811.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,008.96/952,559.52 = 191,811.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,008.96x = 952,559.52 × 191,811.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,008.96x = 182,711,889,421.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,711,889,421.67/635,008.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,731.20

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