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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,721.70, 965,672.76 and 194,391.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,721.70, 965,672.76 and 194,391.60 is: 291,614.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,721.70 : 965,672.76 = 194,391.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,721.70/965,672.76 = 194,391.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,721.70x = 965,672.76 × 194,391.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,721.70x = 187,718,672,892.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,718,672,892.82/643,721.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,614.64

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