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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,995.82, 956,993.72 and 188,681.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,995.82, 956,993.72 and 188,681.70 is: 283,022.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,995.82 : 956,993.72 = 188,681.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,995.82/956,993.72 = 188,681.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,995.82x = 956,993.72 × 188,681.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,995.82x = 180,567,201,978.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,567,201,978.92/637,995.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,022.55

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