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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,023.16, 955,212.36 and 282,145.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,023.16, 955,212.36 and 282,145.96 is: 423,076.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,023.16 : 955,212.36 = 282,145.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,023.16/955,212.36 = 282,145.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,023.16x = 955,212.36 × 282,145.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,023.16x = 269,509,308,316.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,509,308,316.07/637,023.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,076.15

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