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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,141.58, 952,615.77 and 185,742.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,141.58, 952,615.77 and 185,742.24 is: 278,585.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,141.58 : 952,615.77 = 185,742.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,141.58/952,615.77 = 185,742.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,141.58x = 952,615.77 × 185,742.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,141.58x = 176,940,986,979.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,940,986,979.13/635,141.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,585.11

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