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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,003.70, 957,005.55 and 322,419.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,003.70, 957,005.55 and 322,419.60 is: 483,629.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,003.70 : 957,005.55 = 322,419.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,003.70/957,005.55 = 322,419.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,003.70x = 957,005.55 × 322,419.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,003.70x = 308,557,346,628.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,557,346,628.78/638,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,629.40

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