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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,916.64, 956,962.44 and 188,672.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,916.64, 956,962.44 and 188,672.82 is: 283,035.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,916.64 : 956,962.44 = 188,672.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,916.64/956,962.44 = 188,672.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,916.64x = 956,962.44 × 188,672.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,916.64x = 180,552,802,188.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,552,802,188.88/637,916.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,035.10

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