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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630,465.60, 945,698.40 and 187,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630,465.60, 945,698.40 and 187,233.60 is: 280,850.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630,465.60 : 945,698.40 = 187,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630,465.60/945,698.40 = 187,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630,465.60x = 945,698.40 × 187,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630,465.60x = 177,066,515,946.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,066,515,946.24/630,465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,850.40

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