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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,548.66, 955,605.32 and 278,022.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,548.66, 955,605.32 and 278,022.06 is: 416,720.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,548.66 : 955,605.32 = 278,022.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,548.66/955,605.32 = 278,022.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,548.66x = 955,605.32 × 278,022.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,548.66x = 265,679,359,613.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,679,359,613.36/637,548.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,720.13

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