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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,424.94, 955,914.62 and 188,026.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,424.94, 955,914.62 and 188,026.52 is: 281,974.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,424.94 : 955,914.62 = 188,026.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,424.94/955,914.62 = 188,026.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,424.94x = 955,914.62 × 188,026.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,424.94x = 179,737,293,696.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,737,293,696.02/637,424.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,974.05

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