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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,028.28, 955,389.33 and 187,627.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,028.28, 955,389.33 and 187,627.73 is: 281,396.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,028.28 : 955,389.33 = 187,627.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,028.28/955,389.33 = 187,627.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,028.28x = 955,389.33 × 187,627.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,028.28x = 179,257,526,477.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,257,526,477.17/637,028.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,396.50

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