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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,026.79, 952,607.82 and 185,750.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,026.79, 952,607.82 and 185,750.01 is: 278,644.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,026.79 : 952,607.82 = 185,750.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,026.79/952,607.82 = 185,750.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,026.79x = 952,607.82 × 185,750.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,026.79x = 176,946,912,091.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,946,912,091.08/635,026.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,644.80

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