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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,982.54, 958,309.63 and 189,597.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,982.54, 958,309.63 and 189,597.10 is: 284,346.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,982.54 : 958,309.63 = 189,597.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,982.54/958,309.63 = 189,597.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,982.54x = 958,309.63 × 189,597.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,982.54x = 181,692,726,750.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,692,726,750.07/638,982.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,346.93

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