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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,052.44, 953,553.44 and 601,179.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,052.44, 953,553.44 and 601,179.60 is: 898,447.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,052.44 : 953,553.44 = 601,179.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,052.44/953,553.44 = 601,179.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,052.44x = 953,553.44 × 601,179.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,052.44x = 573,256,875,637.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,256,875,637.82/638,052.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898,447.90

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