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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,255.60, 955,883.40 and 194,023.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,255.60, 955,883.40 and 194,023.60 is: 291,035.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,255.60 : 955,883.40 = 194,023.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,255.60/955,883.40 = 194,023.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,255.60x = 955,883.40 × 194,023.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,255.60x = 185,463,938,448.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,463,938,448.24/637,255.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,035.40

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