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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,751.88, 955,971.54 and 282,933

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,751.88, 955,971.54 and 282,933 is: 424,108.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,751.88 : 955,971.54 = 282,933 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,751.88/955,971.54 = 282,933/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,751.88x = 955,971.54 × 282,933
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,751.88x = 270,475,895,726.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,475,895,726.82/637,751.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,108.35

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