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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,366.44, 957,255.36 and 188,926.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,366.44, 957,255.36 and 188,926.60 is: 283,302.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,366.44 : 957,255.36 = 188,926.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,366.44/957,255.36 = 188,926.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,366.44x = 957,255.36 × 188,926.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,366.44x = 180,851,000,496.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,851,000,496.58/638,366.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,302.80

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