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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,145.02, 958,553.49 and 189,761.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,145.02, 958,553.49 and 189,761.62 is: 284,593.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,145.02 : 958,553.49 = 189,761.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,145.02/958,553.49 = 189,761.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,145.02x = 958,553.49 × 189,761.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,145.02x = 181,896,663,119.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,896,663,119.05/639,145.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,593.73

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