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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,008.20, 958,512.30 and 189,798.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,008.20, 958,512.30 and 189,798.40 is: 284,697.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,008.20 : 958,512.30 = 189,798.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,008.20/958,512.30 = 189,798.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,008.20x = 958,512.30 × 189,798.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,008.20x = 181,924,100,920.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,924,100,920.32/639,008.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,697.60

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