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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,321.60, 957,622.80 and 189,077.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,321.60, 957,622.80 and 189,077.60 is: 283,657.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,321.60 : 957,622.80 = 189,077.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,321.60/957,622.80 = 189,077.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,321.60x = 957,622.80 × 189,077.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,321.60x = 181,065,020,729.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,065,020,729.28/638,321.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,657.99

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