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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,695.88, 955,887.72 and 282,877

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,695.88, 955,887.72 and 282,877 is: 424,024.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,695.88 : 955,887.72 = 282,877 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,695.88/955,887.72 = 282,877/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,695.88x = 955,887.72 × 282,877
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,695.88x = 270,398,650,570.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,398,650,570.44/637,695.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,024.46

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