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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631,256.60, 946,884.90 and 188,024.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631,256.60, 946,884.90 and 188,024.60 is: 282,036.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,256.60 : 946,884.90 = 188,024.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,256.60/946,884.90 = 188,024.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,256.60x = 946,884.90 × 188,024.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,256.60x = 178,037,654,568.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,037,654,568.54/631,256.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,036.90

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