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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,682.62, 964,158.78 and 193,436.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,682.62, 964,158.78 and 193,436.34 is: 290,195.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,682.62 : 964,158.78 = 193,436.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,682.62/964,158.78 = 193,436.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,682.62x = 964,158.78 × 193,436.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,682.62x = 186,503,345,582.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,503,345,582.07/642,682.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,195.10

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