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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,987.92, 637,044.48 and 188,442

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,987.92, 637,044.48 and 188,442 is: 282,469.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,987.92 : 637,044.48 = 188,442 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,987.92/637,044.48 = 188,442/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,987.92x = 637,044.48 × 188,442
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,987.92x = 120,045,935,900.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,045,935,900.16/424,987.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,469.05

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