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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,924.14, 956,973.69 and 188,680.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,924.14, 956,973.69 and 188,680.32 is: 283,046.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,924.14 : 956,973.69 = 188,680.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,924.14/956,973.69 = 188,680.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,924.14x = 956,973.69 × 188,680.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,924.14x = 180,562,102,060.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,562,102,060.78/637,924.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,046.35

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