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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,887.61, 949,183.74 and 183,487.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,887.61, 949,183.74 and 183,487.86 is: 275,188.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,887.61 : 949,183.74 = 183,487.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,887.61/949,183.74 = 183,487.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,887.61x = 949,183.74 × 183,487.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,887.61x = 174,163,693,199.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,163,693,199.40/632,887.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,188.98

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