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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645,712.97, 968,234.34 and 190,245.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645,712.97, 968,234.34 and 190,245.09 is: 285,268.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645,712.97 : 968,234.34 = 190,245.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645,712.97/968,234.34 = 190,245.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645,712.97x = 968,234.34 × 190,245.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645,712.97x = 184,201,829,154.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,201,829,154.39/645,712.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,268.90

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