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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,309.28, 952,894.20 and 186,034.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,309.28, 952,894.20 and 186,034.62 is: 279,031.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,309.28 : 952,894.20 = 186,034.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,309.28/952,894.20 = 186,034.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,309.28x = 952,894.20 × 186,034.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,309.28x = 177,271,310,397.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,271,310,397.20/635,309.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,031.51

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