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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,424.44, 955,913.86 and 188,026.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,424.44, 955,913.86 and 188,026.02 is: 281,973.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,424.44 : 955,913.86 = 188,026.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,424.44/955,913.86 = 188,026.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,424.44x = 955,913.86 × 188,026.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,424.44x = 179,736,678,558.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,736,678,558.64/637,424.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,973.31

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