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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,167.73, 957,250.58 and 296,424.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,167.73, 957,250.58 and 296,424.27 is: 444,635.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,167.73 : 957,250.58 = 296,424.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,167.73/957,250.58 = 296,424.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,167.73x = 957,250.58 × 296,424.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,167.73x = 283,752,302,901.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,752,302,901.46/638,167.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,635.93

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