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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636,320, 954,485.76 and 193,088

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636,320, 954,485.76 and 193,088 is: 289,633.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,320 : 954,485.76 = 193,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,320/954,485.76 = 193,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,320x = 954,485.76 × 193,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,320x = 184,299,746,426.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,299,746,426.88/636,320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,633.75

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