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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,030.51, 952,447.34 and 185,645.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,030.51, 952,447.34 and 185,645.75 is: 278,439.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,030.51 : 952,447.34 = 185,645.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,030.51/952,447.34 = 185,645.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,030.51x = 952,447.34 × 185,645.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,030.51x = 176,817,796,471.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,817,796,471.68/635,030.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,439.85

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