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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636,982.80, 955,320.48 and 187,581.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636,982.80, 955,320.48 and 187,581.60 is: 281,327.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,982.80 : 955,320.48 = 187,581.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,982.80/955,320.48 = 187,581.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,982.80x = 955,320.48 × 187,581.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,982.80x = 179,200,544,151.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,200,544,151.17/636,982.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,327.13

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