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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,605.81, 957,912.50 and 189,330.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,605.81, 957,912.50 and 189,330.60 is: 283,997.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,605.81 : 957,912.50 = 189,330.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,605.81/957,912.50 = 189,330.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,605.81x = 957,912.50 × 189,330.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,605.81x = 181,362,148,372.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,362,148,372.50/638,605.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,997.02

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