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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,463.88, 957,487.42 and 211,885.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,463.88, 957,487.42 and 211,885.08 is: 317,758.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,463.88 : 957,487.42 = 211,885.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,463.88/957,487.42 = 211,885.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,463.88x = 957,487.42 × 211,885.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,463.88x = 202,877,298,585.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,877,298,585.69/638,463.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,758.46

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