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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,129.70, 957,194.55 and 319,265.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,129.70, 957,194.55 and 319,265.10 is: 478,897.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,129.70 : 957,194.55 = 319,265.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,129.70/957,194.55 = 319,265.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,129.70x = 957,194.55 × 319,265.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,129.70x = 305,598,813,725.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,598,813,725.21/638,129.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,897.65

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