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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,029, 952,543.52 and 191,797

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,029, 952,543.52 and 191,797 is: 287,695.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,029 : 952,543.52 = 191,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,029/952,543.52 = 191,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,029x = 952,543.52 × 191,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,029x = 182,694,989,505.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,694,989,505.44/635,029
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,695.51

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