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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,975.40, 958,463.10 and 195,743.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,975.40, 958,463.10 and 195,743.40 is: 293,615.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,975.40 : 958,463.10 = 195,743.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,975.40/958,463.10 = 195,743.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,975.40x = 958,463.10 × 195,743.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,975.40x = 187,612,825,968.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,612,825,968.54/638,975.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,615.10

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