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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,657.28, 958,184.76 and 189,380.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,657.28, 958,184.76 and 189,380.52 is: 284,129.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,657.28 : 958,184.76 = 189,380.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,657.28/958,184.76 = 189,380.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,657.28x = 958,184.76 × 189,380.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,657.28x = 181,461,528,104.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,461,528,104.88/638,657.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,129.74

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