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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636,983.80, 955,321.98 and 187,582.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636,983.80, 955,321.98 and 187,582.60 is: 281,328.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,983.80 : 955,321.98 = 187,582.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,983.80/955,321.98 = 187,582.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,983.80x = 955,321.98 × 187,582.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,983.80x = 179,201,780,845.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,201,780,845.55/636,983.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,328.63

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