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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,356.64, 957,675.11 and 189,112.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,356.64, 957,675.11 and 189,112.68 is: 283,710.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,356.64 : 957,675.11 = 189,112.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,356.64/957,675.11 = 189,112.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,356.64x = 957,675.11 × 189,112.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,356.64x = 181,108,505,675.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,108,505,675.83/638,356.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,710.54

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