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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,459.83, 955,966.86 and 188,061.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,459.83, 955,966.86 and 188,061.39 is: 282,026.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,459.83 : 955,966.86 = 188,061.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,459.83/955,966.86 = 188,061.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,459.83x = 955,966.86 × 188,061.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,459.83x = 179,780,456,485.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,780,456,485.54/637,459.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,026.33

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