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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,289.53, 952,864.58 and 186,014.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,289.53, 952,864.58 and 186,014.81 is: 279,001.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,289.53 : 952,864.58 = 186,014.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,289.53/952,864.58 = 186,014.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,289.53x = 952,864.58 × 186,014.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,289.53x = 177,246,926,651.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,246,926,651.63/635,289.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,001.81

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