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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,987.40, 958,317.02 and 189,601.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,987.40, 958,317.02 and 189,601.98 is: 284,354.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,987.40 : 958,317.02 = 189,601.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,987.40/958,317.02 = 189,601.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,987.40x = 958,317.02 × 189,601.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,987.40x = 181,698,804,459.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,698,804,459.70/638,987.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,354.28

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