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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,883.68, 949,204.56 and 189,651.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,883.68, 949,204.56 and 189,651.68 is: 284,441.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,883.68 : 949,204.56 = 189,651.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,883.68/949,204.56 = 189,651.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,883.68x = 949,204.56 × 189,651.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,883.68x = 180,018,239,467.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,018,239,467.66/632,883.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,441.27

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