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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,023, 952,534.52 and 191,791

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,023, 952,534.52 and 191,791 is: 287,686.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,023 : 952,534.52 = 191,791 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,023/952,534.52 = 191,791/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,023x = 952,534.52 × 191,791
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,023x = 182,687,548,125.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,687,548,125.32/635,023
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,686.51

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