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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,361.07, 957,681.63 and 189,117.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,361.07, 957,681.63 and 189,117.06 is: 283,717.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,361.07 : 957,681.63 = 189,117.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,361.07/957,681.63 = 189,117.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,361.07x = 957,681.63 × 189,117.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,361.07x = 181,113,934,281.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,113,934,281.61/638,361.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,717.07

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