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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,009.01, 957,153.67 and 188,694.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,009.01, 957,153.67 and 188,694.86 is: 283,083.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,009.01 : 957,153.67 = 188,694.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,009.01/957,153.67 = 188,694.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,009.01x = 957,153.67 × 188,694.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,009.01x = 180,609,972,501.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,609,972,501.63/638,009.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,083.73

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