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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,299.20, 957,448.80 and 189,089.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,299.20, 957,448.80 and 189,089.40 is: 283,634.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,299.20 : 957,448.80 = 189,089.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,299.20/957,448.80 = 189,089.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,299.20x = 957,448.80 × 189,089.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,299.20x = 181,043,419,122.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,043,419,122.72/638,299.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,634.10

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