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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,209.18, 957,310.80 and 188,932.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,209.18, 957,310.80 and 188,932.60 is: 283,398.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,209.18 : 957,310.80 = 188,932.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,209.18/957,310.80 = 188,932.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,209.18x = 957,310.80 × 188,932.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,209.18x = 180,867,218,452.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,867,218,452.08/638,209.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,398.02

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