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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,957.40, 958,436.10 and 195,725.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,957.40, 958,436.10 and 195,725.40 is: 293,588.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,957.40 : 958,436.10 = 195,725.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,957.40/958,436.10 = 195,725.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,957.40x = 958,436.10 × 195,725.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,957.40x = 187,590,289,046.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,590,289,046.94/638,957.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,588.10

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