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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,996.85, 949,346.24 and 183,599.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,996.85, 949,346.24 and 183,599.13 is: 275,355.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,996.85 : 949,346.24 = 183,599.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,996.85/949,346.24 = 183,599.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,996.85x = 949,346.24 × 183,599.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,996.85x = 174,299,142,814.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,299,142,814.78/632,996.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,355.47

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