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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,705.13, 955,901.60 and 282,886.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,705.13, 955,901.60 and 282,886.25 is: 424,038.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,705.13 : 955,901.60 = 282,886.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,705.13/955,901.60 = 282,886.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,705.13x = 955,901.60 × 282,886.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,705.13x = 270,411,417,578.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,411,417,578.57/637,705.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,038.33

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