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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,989.76, 957,110.46 and 182,585.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,989.76, 957,110.46 and 182,585.26 is: 273,913.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,989.76 : 957,110.46 = 182,585.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,989.76/957,110.46 = 182,585.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,989.76x = 957,110.46 × 182,585.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,989.76x = 174,754,262,187.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,754,262,187.82/637,989.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,913.90

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