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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,194.02, 957,301.02 and 188,960.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,194.02, 957,301.02 and 188,960.46 is: 283,443.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,194.02 : 957,301.02 = 188,960.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,194.02/957,301.02 = 188,960.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,194.02x = 957,301.02 × 188,960.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,194.02x = 180,892,041,097.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,892,041,097.67/638,194.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,443.65

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