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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,309.78, 952,894.94 and 186,035.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,309.78, 952,894.94 and 186,035.13 is: 279,032.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,309.78 : 952,894.94 = 186,035.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,309.78/952,894.94 = 186,035.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,309.78x = 952,894.94 × 186,035.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,309.78x = 177,271,933,109.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,271,933,109.07/635,309.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,032.28

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