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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631,870, 947,954.76 and 188,649.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631,870, 947,954.76 and 188,649.52 is: 283,018.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,870 : 947,954.76 = 188,649.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,870/947,954.76 = 188,649.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,870x = 947,954.76 × 188,649.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,870x = 178,831,210,455.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,831,210,455.72/631,870
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,018.99

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