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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,983.04, 958,310.40 and 189,597.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,983.04, 958,310.40 and 189,597.60 is: 284,347.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,983.04 : 958,310.40 = 189,597.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,983.04/958,310.40 = 189,597.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,983.04x = 958,310.40 × 189,597.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,983.04x = 181,693,351,895.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,693,351,895.04/638,983.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,347.69

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