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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,550.66, 955,608.32 and 278,024.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,550.66, 955,608.32 and 278,024.06 is: 416,723.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,550.66 : 955,608.32 = 278,024.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,550.66/955,608.32 = 278,024.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,550.66x = 955,608.32 × 278,024.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,550.66x = 265,682,104,896.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,682,104,896.18/637,550.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,723.13

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