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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,313.40, 955,970.10 and 281,950.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,313.40, 955,970.10 and 281,950.20 is: 422,925.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,313.40 : 955,970.10 = 281,950.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,313.40/955,970.10 = 281,950.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,313.40x = 955,970.10 × 281,950.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,313.40x = 269,535,960,889.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,535,960,889.02/637,313.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,925.30

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