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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,132.20, 957,198.30 and 319,267.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,132.20, 957,198.30 and 319,267.60 is: 478,901.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,132.20 : 957,198.30 = 319,267.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,132.20/957,198.30 = 319,267.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,132.20x = 957,198.30 × 319,267.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,132.20x = 305,602,403,965.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,602,403,965.08/638,132.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,901.40

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