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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,053.44, 953,554.93 and 601,180.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,053.44, 953,554.93 and 601,180.60 is: 898,449.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,053.44 : 953,554.93 = 601,180.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,053.44/953,554.93 = 601,180.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,053.44x = 953,554.93 × 601,180.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,053.44x = 573,258,724,950.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,258,724,950.36/638,053.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898,449.39

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