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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,360.46, 957,680.87 and 189,116.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,360.46, 957,680.87 and 189,116.51 is: 283,716.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,360.46 : 957,680.87 = 189,116.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,360.46/957,680.87 = 189,116.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,360.46x = 957,680.87 × 189,116.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,360.46x = 181,113,258,094.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,113,258,094.18/638,360.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,716.28

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