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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631,261.60, 946,892.40 and 188,029.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631,261.60, 946,892.40 and 188,029.60 is: 282,044.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,261.60 : 946,892.40 = 188,029.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,261.60/946,892.40 = 188,029.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,261.60x = 946,892.40 × 188,029.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,261.60x = 178,043,799,215.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,043,799,215.04/631,261.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,044.40

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