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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,138.59, 955,265.01 and 281,958.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,138.59, 955,265.01 and 281,958.87 is: 422,742.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,138.59 : 955,265.01 = 281,958.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,138.59/955,265.01 = 281,958.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,138.59x = 955,265.01 × 281,958.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,138.59x = 269,345,442,770.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,345,442,770.14/637,138.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,742.32

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