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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,303.12, 955,731.92 and 187,904.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,303.12, 955,731.92 and 187,904.72 is: 281,791.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,303.12 : 955,731.92 = 187,904.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,303.12/955,731.92 = 187,904.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,303.12x = 955,731.92 × 187,904.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,303.12x = 179,586,538,822.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,586,538,822.66/637,303.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,791.40

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