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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,976.98, 964,501.93 and 193,759.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,976.98, 964,501.93 and 193,759.89 is: 290,650.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,976.98 : 964,501.93 = 193,759.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,976.98/964,501.93 = 193,759.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,976.98x = 964,501.93 × 193,759.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,976.98x = 186,881,787,861.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,881,787,861.59/642,976.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,650.82

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