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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,553.16, 955,612.06 and 278,026.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,553.16, 955,612.06 and 278,026.56 is: 416,726.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,553.16 : 955,612.06 = 278,026.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,553.16/955,612.06 = 278,026.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,553.16x = 955,612.06 × 278,026.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,553.16x = 265,685,533,736.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,685,533,736.31/637,553.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,726.87

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