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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,094.96, 952,365.36 and 185,806.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,094.96, 952,365.36 and 185,806.20 is: 278,628.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,094.96 : 952,365.36 = 185,806.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,094.96/952,365.36 = 185,806.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,094.96x = 952,365.36 × 185,806.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,094.96x = 176,955,388,553.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,955,388,553.23/635,094.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,628.24

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