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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,010.60, 957,015.90 and 194,778.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,010.60, 957,015.90 and 194,778.60 is: 292,167.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,010.60 : 957,015.90 = 194,778.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,010.60/957,015.90 = 194,778.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,010.60x = 957,015.90 × 194,778.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,010.60x = 186,406,217,179.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,406,217,179.74/638,010.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,167.90

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