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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,650.61, 958,160.83 and 189,382.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,650.61, 958,160.83 and 189,382.29 is: 284,128.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,650.61 : 958,160.83 = 189,382.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,650.61/958,160.83 = 189,382.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,650.61x = 958,160.83 × 189,382.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,650.61x = 181,458,691,700.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,458,691,700.25/638,650.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,128.27

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