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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630,469.60, 945,704.40 and 187,237.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630,469.60, 945,704.40 and 187,237.60 is: 280,856.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630,469.60 : 945,704.40 = 187,237.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630,469.60/945,704.40 = 187,237.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630,469.60x = 945,704.40 × 187,237.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630,469.60x = 177,071,422,165.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,071,422,165.44/630,469.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,856.40

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