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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,188.56, 957,396.68 and 211,749.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,188.56, 957,396.68 and 211,749.96 is: 317,662.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,188.56 : 957,396.68 = 211,749.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,188.56/957,396.68 = 211,749.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,188.56x = 957,396.68 × 211,749.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,188.56x = 202,728,708,694.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,728,708,694.13/638,188.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,662.71

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