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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,552.68, 957,551.40 and 183,043.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,552.68, 957,551.40 and 183,043.59 is: 274,485.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,552.68 : 957,551.40 = 183,043.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,552.68/957,551.40 = 183,043.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,552.68x = 957,551.40 × 183,043.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,552.68x = 175,273,645,865.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,273,645,865.53/638,552.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,485.81

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