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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630,954.40, 946,431.60 and 187,722.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630,954.40, 946,431.60 and 187,722.40 is: 281,583.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630,954.40 : 946,431.60 = 187,722.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630,954.40/946,431.60 = 187,722.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630,954.40x = 946,431.60 × 187,722.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630,954.40x = 177,666,411,387.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,666,411,387.84/630,954.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,583.60

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