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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630,471.60, 945,707.40 and 187,239.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630,471.60, 945,707.40 and 187,239.60 is: 280,859.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630,471.60 : 945,707.40 = 187,239.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630,471.60/945,707.40 = 187,239.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630,471.60x = 945,707.40 × 187,239.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630,471.60x = 177,073,875,293.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,073,875,293.04/630,471.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,859.40

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