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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,186.56, 957,393.69 and 211,747.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,186.56, 957,393.69 and 211,747.97 is: 317,659.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,186.56 : 957,393.69 = 211,747.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,186.56/957,393.69 = 211,747.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,186.56x = 957,393.69 × 211,747.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,186.56x = 202,726,169,186.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,726,169,186.21/638,186.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,659.73

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