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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,364.44, 957,252.36 and 188,924.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,364.44, 957,252.36 and 188,924.60 is: 283,299.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,364.44 : 957,252.36 = 188,924.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,364.44/957,252.36 = 188,924.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,364.44x = 957,252.36 × 188,924.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,364.44x = 180,848,519,212.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,848,519,212.06/638,364.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,299.80

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