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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,361.46, 957,682.37 and 189,117.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,361.46, 957,682.37 and 189,117.51 is: 283,717.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,361.46 : 957,682.37 = 189,117.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,361.46/957,682.37 = 189,117.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,361.46x = 957,682.37 × 189,117.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,361.46x = 181,114,505,185.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,114,505,185.30/638,361.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,717.79

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