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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,267.60, 955,901.40 and 194,035.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,267.60, 955,901.40 and 194,035.60 is: 291,053.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,267.60 : 955,901.40 = 194,035.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,267.60/955,901.40 = 194,035.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,267.60x = 955,901.40 × 194,035.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,267.60x = 185,478,901,689.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,478,901,689.84/637,267.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,053.40

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