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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,903.70, 958,355.55 and 189,693.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,903.70, 958,355.55 and 189,693.90 is: 284,540.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,903.70 : 958,355.55 = 189,693.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,903.70/958,355.55 = 189,693.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,903.70x = 958,355.55 × 189,693.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,903.70x = 181,794,201,866.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,794,201,866.15/638,903.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,540.85

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