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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,977.08, 957,152.46 and 188,709.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,977.08, 957,152.46 and 188,709.92 is: 283,120.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,977.08 : 957,152.46 = 188,709.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,977.08/957,152.46 = 188,709.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,977.08x = 957,152.46 × 188,709.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,977.08x = 180,624,159,912.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,624,159,912.14/637,977.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,120.14

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