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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,554.43, 957,554.02 and 183,045.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,554.43, 957,554.02 and 183,045.34 is: 274,488.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,554.43 : 957,554.02 = 183,045.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,554.43/957,554.02 = 183,045.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,554.43x = 957,554.02 × 183,045.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,554.43x = 175,275,801,159.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,275,801,159.27/638,554.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,488.43

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