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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,427.64, 955,918.65 and 188,029.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,427.64, 955,918.65 and 188,029.21 is: 281,978.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,427.64 : 955,918.65 = 188,029.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,427.64/955,918.65 = 188,029.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,427.64x = 955,918.65 × 188,029.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,427.64x = 179,740,628,583.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,740,628,583.77/637,427.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,978.09

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