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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,485.69, 953,236.24 and 186,215.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,485.69, 953,236.24 and 186,215.67 is: 279,325.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,485.69 : 953,236.24 = 186,215.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,485.69/953,236.24 = 186,215.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,485.69x = 953,236.24 × 186,215.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,485.69x = 177,507,524,634.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,507,524,634.34/635,485.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,325.76

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