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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,434.29, 955,928.61 and 188,035.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,434.29, 955,928.61 and 188,035.89 is: 281,988.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,434.29 : 955,928.61 = 188,035.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,434.29/955,928.61 = 188,035.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,434.29x = 955,928.61 × 188,035.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,434.29x = 179,748,886,957.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,748,886,957.81/637,434.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,988.11

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