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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,865.66, 949,177.53 and 189,633.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,865.66, 949,177.53 and 189,633.66 is: 284,414.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,865.66 : 949,177.53 = 189,633.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,865.66/949,177.53 = 189,633.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,865.66x = 949,177.53 × 189,633.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,865.66x = 179,996,009,003.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,996,009,003.66/632,865.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,414.25

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