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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636,380.69, 954,570.71 and 187,105.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636,380.69, 954,570.71 and 187,105.28 is: 280,657.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,380.69 : 954,570.71 = 187,105.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,380.69/954,570.71 = 187,105.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,380.69x = 954,570.71 × 187,105.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,380.69x = 178,605,215,669.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,605,215,669.26/636,380.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,657.82

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