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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,051.85, 956,746.69 and 188,713.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,051.85, 956,746.69 and 188,713.67 is: 282,972.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,051.85 : 956,746.69 = 188,713.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,051.85/956,746.69 = 188,713.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,051.85x = 956,746.69 × 188,713.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,051.85x = 180,551,173,874.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,551,173,874.74/638,051.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,972.57

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