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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,221.22, 958,665.98 and 189,836.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,221.22, 958,665.98 and 189,836.46 is: 284,705.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,221.22 : 958,665.98 = 189,836.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,221.22/958,665.98 = 189,836.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,221.22x = 958,665.98 × 189,836.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,221.22x = 181,989,756,440.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,989,756,440.22/639,221.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,705.44

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