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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,002.52, 955,642.02 and 193,759

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,002.52, 955,642.02 and 193,759 is: 290,680.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,002.52 : 955,642.02 = 193,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,002.52/955,642.02 = 193,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,002.52x = 955,642.02 × 193,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,002.52x = 185,164,242,153.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,164,242,153.18/637,002.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,680.55

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