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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,993.85, 949,341.74 and 183,596.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,993.85, 949,341.74 and 183,596.13 is: 275,350.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,993.85 : 949,341.74 = 183,596.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,993.85/949,341.74 = 183,596.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,993.85x = 949,341.74 × 183,596.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,993.85x = 174,295,468,593.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,295,468,593.49/632,993.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,350.97

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