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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,065.70, 958,598.55 and 189,855.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,065.70, 958,598.55 and 189,855.90 is: 284,783.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,065.70 : 958,598.55 = 189,855.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,065.70/958,598.55 = 189,855.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,065.70x = 958,598.55 × 189,855.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,065.70x = 181,995,590,448.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,995,590,448.95/639,065.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,783.85

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