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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,424.64, 955,914.15 and 188,026.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,424.64, 955,914.15 and 188,026.21 is: 281,973.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,424.64 : 955,914.15 = 188,026.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,424.64/955,914.15 = 188,026.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,424.64x = 955,914.15 × 188,026.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,424.64x = 179,736,914,709.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,736,914,709.87/637,424.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,973.59

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