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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,083.72, 878,809.86 and 398,205

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,083.72, 878,809.86 and 398,205 is: 549,294.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,083.72 : 878,809.86 = 398,205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,083.72/878,809.86 = 398,205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,083.72x = 878,809.86 × 398,205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,083.72x = 349,946,480,301.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,946,480,301.30/637,083.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,294.34

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