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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,034.72, 957,051.96 and 188,720.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,034.72, 957,051.96 and 188,720.52 is: 283,080.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,034.72 : 957,051.96 = 188,720.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,034.72/957,051.96 = 188,720.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,034.72x = 957,051.96 × 188,720.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,034.72x = 180,615,343,558.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,615,343,558.22/638,034.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,080.74

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