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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,492.68, 953,246.88 and 186,222.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,492.68, 953,246.88 and 186,222.76 is: 279,336.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,492.68 : 953,246.88 = 186,222.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,492.68/953,246.88 = 186,222.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,492.68x = 953,246.88 × 186,222.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,492.68x = 177,516,264,954.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,516,264,954.99/635,492.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,336.44

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