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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,298.85, 955,619.01 and 187,962.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,298.85, 955,619.01 and 187,962.51 is: 281,846.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,298.85 : 955,619.01 = 187,962.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,298.85/955,619.01 = 187,962.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,298.85x = 955,619.01 × 187,962.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,298.85x = 179,620,547,723.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,620,547,723.32/637,298.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,846.65

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