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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,137.40, 957,206.10 and 449,180.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,137.40, 957,206.10 and 449,180.60 is: 673,770.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,137.40 : 957,206.10 = 449,180.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,137.40/957,206.10 = 449,180.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,137.40x = 957,206.10 × 449,180.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,137.40x = 429,958,410,321.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,958,410,321.66/638,137.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,770.90

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