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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636,327.94, 954,655.95 and 187,063.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636,327.94, 954,655.95 and 187,063.48 is: 280,643.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,327.94 : 954,655.95 = 187,063.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,327.94/954,655.95 = 187,063.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,327.94x = 954,655.95 × 187,063.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,327.94x = 178,581,264,209.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,581,264,209.71/636,327.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,643.44

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