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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,032.01, 952,449.59 and 185,647.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,032.01, 952,449.59 and 185,647.25 is: 278,442.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,032.01 : 952,449.59 = 185,647.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,032.01/952,449.59 = 185,647.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,032.01x = 952,449.59 × 185,647.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,032.01x = 176,819,641,456.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,819,641,456.64/635,032.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,442.09

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