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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,444.74, 956,270.97 and 188,211.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,444.74, 956,270.97 and 188,211.02 is: 282,347.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,444.74 : 956,270.97 = 188,211.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,444.74/956,270.97 = 188,211.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,444.74x = 956,270.97 × 188,211.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,444.74x = 179,980,734,660.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,980,734,660.09/637,444.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,347.20

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