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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636,231.70, 954,347.55 and 192,999.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636,231.70, 954,347.55 and 192,999.70 is: 289,499.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,231.70 : 954,347.55 = 192,999.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,231.70/954,347.55 = 192,999.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,231.70x = 954,347.55 × 192,999.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,231.70x = 184,188,790,845.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,188,790,845.74/636,231.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,499.55

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