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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,088.48, 957,350.40 and 401,153.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,088.48, 957,350.40 and 401,153.76 is: 601,867.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,088.48 : 957,350.40 = 401,153.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,088.48/957,350.40 = 401,153.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,088.48x = 957,350.40 × 401,153.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,088.48x = 384,044,712,597.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,044,712,597.50/638,088.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,867.49

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