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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,763.64, 957,867.31 and 183,254.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,763.64, 957,867.31 and 183,254.38 is: 274,801.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,763.64 : 957,867.31 = 183,254.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,763.64/957,867.31 = 183,254.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,763.64x = 957,867.31 × 183,254.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,763.64x = 175,533,380,016.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,533,380,016.32/638,763.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,801.77

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