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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,754.13, 955,974.92 and 282,935.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,754.13, 955,974.92 and 282,935.25 is: 424,111.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,754.13 : 955,974.92 = 282,935.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,754.13/955,974.92 = 282,935.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,754.13x = 955,974.92 × 282,935.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,754.13x = 270,479,001,569.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,479,001,569.25/637,754.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,111.72

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