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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,379.15, 957,708.86 and 189,135.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,379.15, 957,708.86 and 189,135.20 is: 283,744.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,379.15 : 957,708.86 = 189,135.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,379.15/957,708.86 = 189,135.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,379.15x = 957,708.86 × 189,135.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,379.15x = 181,136,451,043.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,136,451,043.65/638,379.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,744.31

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