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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,920.71, 958,405.37 and 165,607.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,920.71, 958,405.37 and 165,607.47 is: 248,417.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,920.71 : 958,405.37 = 165,607.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,920.71/958,405.37 = 165,607.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,920.71x = 958,405.37 × 165,607.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,920.71x = 158,719,087,732.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,719,087,732.08/638,920.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,417.50

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