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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,984.51, 956,976.77 and 188,670.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,984.51, 956,976.77 and 188,670.39 is: 283,005.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,984.51 : 956,976.77 = 188,670.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,984.51/956,976.77 = 188,670.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,984.51x = 956,976.77 × 188,670.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,984.51x = 180,553,180,416.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,553,180,416.84/637,984.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,005.59

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