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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,995.35, 949,343.99 and 183,597.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,995.35, 949,343.99 and 183,597.63 is: 275,353.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,995.35 : 949,343.99 = 183,597.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,995.35/949,343.99 = 183,597.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,995.35x = 949,343.99 × 183,597.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,995.35x = 174,297,305,700.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,297,305,700.76/632,995.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,353.22

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