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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,229.78, 957,354.59 and 188,996.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,229.78, 957,354.59 and 188,996.08 is: 283,497.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,229.78 : 957,354.59 = 188,996.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,229.78/957,354.59 = 188,996.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,229.78x = 957,354.59 × 188,996.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,229.78x = 180,936,263,735.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,936,263,735.03/638,229.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,497.06

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