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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,760.14, 957,862.06 and 183,250.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,760.14, 957,862.06 and 183,250.87 is: 274,796.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,760.14 : 957,862.06 = 183,250.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,760.14/957,862.06 = 183,250.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,760.14x = 957,862.06 × 183,250.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,760.14x = 175,529,058,370.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,529,058,370.18/638,760.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,796.51

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