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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,583.12, 957,884.04 and 189,349.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,583.12, 957,884.04 and 189,349.68 is: 284,027.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,583.12 : 957,884.04 = 189,349.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,583.12/957,884.04 = 189,349.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,583.12x = 957,884.04 × 189,349.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,583.12x = 181,375,036,451.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,375,036,451.11/638,583.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,027.30

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