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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,806.40, 964,036.80 and 193,526.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,806.40, 964,036.80 and 193,526.40 is: 290,237.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,806.40 : 964,036.80 = 193,526.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,806.40/964,036.80 = 193,526.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,806.40x = 964,036.80 × 193,526.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,806.40x = 186,566,571,371.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,566,571,371.52/642,806.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,237.58

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