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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,116.20, 957,174.30 and 259,218.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,116.20, 957,174.30 and 259,218.45 is: 388,827.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,116.20 : 957,174.30 = 259,218.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,116.20/957,174.30 = 259,218.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,116.20x = 957,174.30 × 259,218.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,116.20x = 248,117,238,425.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,117,238,425.84/638,116.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,827.68

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