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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,140.58, 952,614.27 and 185,741.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,140.58, 952,614.27 and 185,741.24 is: 278,583.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,140.58 : 952,614.27 = 185,741.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,140.58/952,614.27 = 185,741.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,140.58x = 952,614.27 × 185,741.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,140.58x = 176,939,750,988.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,939,750,988.42/635,140.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,583.60

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