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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630,845.60, 946,268.40 and 187,613.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630,845.60, 946,268.40 and 187,613.60 is: 281,420.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630,845.60 : 946,268.40 = 187,613.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630,845.60/946,268.40 = 187,613.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630,845.60x = 946,268.40 × 187,613.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630,845.60x = 177,532,821,090.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,532,821,090.24/630,845.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,420.40

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