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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,996.76, 957,120.96 and 182,592.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,996.76, 957,120.96 and 182,592.28 is: 273,924.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,996.76 : 957,120.96 = 182,592.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,996.76/957,120.96 = 182,592.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,996.76x = 957,120.96 × 182,592.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,996.76x = 174,762,898,322.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,762,898,322.19/637,996.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,924.43

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