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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,965.41, 953,953.56 and 186,693.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,965.41, 953,953.56 and 186,693.63 is: 280,042.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,965.41 : 953,953.56 = 186,693.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,965.41/953,953.56 = 186,693.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,965.41x = 953,953.56 × 186,693.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,965.41x = 178,097,052,967.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,097,052,967.82/635,965.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,042.04

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