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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,745.24, 957,954.33 and 189,361.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,745.24, 957,954.33 and 189,361.02 is: 283,993.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,745.24 : 957,954.33 = 189,361.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,745.24/957,954.33 = 189,361.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,745.24x = 957,954.33 × 189,361.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,745.24x = 181,399,209,042.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,399,209,042.22/638,745.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,993.05

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