Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,290, 955,935 and 194,058
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 637,290, 955,935 and 194,058 is: 291,087
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
637,290 : 955,935 = 194,058 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
637,290/955,935 = 194,058/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
637,290x = 955,935 × 194,058 - Step 4: Simplify right side
637,290x = 185,506,834,230 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,506,834,230/637,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,087
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