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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,979.76, 957,095.46 and 182,575.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,979.76, 957,095.46 and 182,575.26 is: 273,898.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,979.76 : 957,095.46 = 182,575.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,979.76/957,095.46 = 182,575.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,979.76x = 957,095.46 × 182,575.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,979.76x = 174,741,952,454.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,741,952,454.32/637,979.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,898.90

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