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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,774.48, 958,361.52 and 189,497.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,774.48, 958,361.52 and 189,497.68 is: 284,305.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,774.48 : 958,361.52 = 189,497.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,774.48/958,361.52 = 189,497.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,774.48x = 958,361.52 × 189,497.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,774.48x = 181,607,284,641.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,607,284,641.27/638,774.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,305.79

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