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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,119.41, 957,317.50 and 188,871.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,119.41, 957,317.50 and 188,871.84 is: 283,348.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,119.41 : 957,317.50 = 188,871.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,119.41/957,317.50 = 188,871.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,119.41x = 957,317.50 × 188,871.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,119.41x = 180,810,317,689.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,810,317,689.20/638,119.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,348.72

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