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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,311.28, 952,897.20 and 186,036.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,311.28, 952,897.20 and 186,036.62 is: 279,034.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,311.28 : 952,897.20 = 186,036.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,311.28/952,897.20 = 186,036.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,311.28x = 952,897.20 × 186,036.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,311.28x = 177,273,774,295.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,273,774,295.46/635,311.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,034.51

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