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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,707.38, 948,865.77 and 183,461.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,707.38, 948,865.77 and 183,461.35 is: 275,135.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,707.38 : 948,865.77 = 183,461.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,707.38/948,865.77 = 183,461.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,707.38x = 948,865.77 × 183,461.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,707.38x = 174,080,195,132.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,080,195,132.99/632,707.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,135.40

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