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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,975.20, 958,388.40 and 532,999.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,975.20, 958,388.40 and 532,999.20 is: 800,689.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,975.20 : 958,388.40 = 532,999.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,975.20/958,388.40 = 532,999.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,975.20x = 958,388.40 × 532,999.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,975.20x = 510,820,250,489.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,820,250,489.28/637,975.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,689.82

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