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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630,853.60, 946,280.40 and 187,621.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630,853.60, 946,280.40 and 187,621.60 is: 281,432.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630,853.60 : 946,280.40 = 187,621.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630,853.60/946,280.40 = 187,621.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630,853.60x = 946,280.40 × 187,621.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630,853.60x = 177,542,642,696.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,542,642,696.64/630,853.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,432.40

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