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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,010.33, 952,611.33 and 185,674.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,010.33, 952,611.33 and 185,674.78 is: 278,540.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,010.33 : 952,611.33 = 185,674.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,010.33/952,611.33 = 185,674.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,010.33x = 952,611.33 × 185,674.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,010.33x = 176,875,901,010.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,875,901,010.30/635,010.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,540.19

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