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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,270.60, 955,905.90 and 194,038.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,270.60, 955,905.90 and 194,038.60 is: 291,057.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,270.60 : 955,905.90 = 194,038.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,270.60/955,905.90 = 194,038.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,270.60x = 955,905.90 × 194,038.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,270.60x = 185,482,642,567.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,482,642,567.74/637,270.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,057.90

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