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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631,753, 947,793.66 and 188,521

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631,753, 947,793.66 and 188,521 is: 282,830.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,753 : 947,793.66 = 188,521 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,753/947,793.66 = 188,521/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,753x = 947,793.66 × 188,521
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,753x = 178,679,008,576.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,679,008,576.86/631,753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,830.49

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