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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,665.44, 957,720.06 and 183,156.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,665.44, 957,720.06 and 183,156.24 is: 274,654.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,665.44 : 957,720.06 = 183,156.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,665.44/957,720.06 = 183,156.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,665.44x = 957,720.06 × 183,156.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,665.44x = 175,412,405,162.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,412,405,162.17/638,665.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,654.61

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