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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,266.60, 955,899.90 and 194,034.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,266.60, 955,899.90 and 194,034.60 is: 291,051.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,266.60 : 955,899.90 = 194,034.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,266.60/955,899.90 = 194,034.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,266.60x = 955,899.90 × 194,034.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,266.60x = 185,477,654,736.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,477,654,736.54/637,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,051.90

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