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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,004.20, 957,006.30 and 578,955.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,004.20, 957,006.30 and 578,955.20 is: 868,432.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,004.20 : 957,006.30 = 578,955.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,004.20/957,006.30 = 578,955.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,004.20x = 957,006.30 × 578,955.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,004.20x = 554,063,773,817.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,063,773,817.76/638,004.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868,432.80

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