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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,464.88, 957,488.92 and 211,886.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,464.88, 957,488.92 and 211,886.08 is: 317,759.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,464.88 : 957,488.92 = 211,886.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,464.88/957,488.92 = 211,886.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,464.88x = 957,488.92 × 211,886.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,464.88x = 202,878,573,902.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,878,573,902.23/638,464.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,759.96

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