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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,447.84, 957,463.40 and 211,869.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,447.84, 957,463.40 and 211,869.08 is: 317,734.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,447.84 : 957,463.40 = 211,869.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,447.84/957,463.40 = 211,869.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,447.84x = 957,463.40 × 211,869.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,447.84x = 202,856,892,615.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,856,892,615.00/638,447.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,734.48

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