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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,775.48, 958,363.02 and 189,498.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,775.48, 958,363.02 and 189,498.68 is: 284,307.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,775.48 : 958,363.02 = 189,498.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,775.48/958,363.02 = 189,498.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,775.48x = 958,363.02 × 189,498.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,775.48x = 181,608,527,250.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,608,527,250.81/638,775.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,307.29

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