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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,056.80, 955,904.40 and 371,944.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,056.80, 955,904.40 and 371,944.80 is: 557,228.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,056.80 : 955,904.40 = 371,944.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,056.80/955,904.40 = 371,944.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,056.80x = 955,904.40 × 371,944.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,056.80x = 355,543,670,877.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,543,670,877.12/638,056.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,228.87

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