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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631,752, 947,792.16 and 188,520

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631,752, 947,792.16 and 188,520 is: 282,828.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,752 : 947,792.16 = 188,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,752/947,792.16 = 188,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,752x = 947,792.16 × 188,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,752x = 178,677,778,003.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,677,778,003.20/631,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,828.99

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