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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,001.20, 958,427.40 and 533,025.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,001.20, 958,427.40 and 533,025.20 is: 800,728.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,001.20 : 958,427.40 = 533,025.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,001.20/958,427.40 = 533,025.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,001.20x = 958,427.40 × 533,025.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,001.20x = 510,865,956,570.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,865,956,570.48/638,001.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,728.83

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