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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,139.70, 957,209.55 and 322,555.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,139.70, 957,209.55 and 322,555.60 is: 483,833.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,139.70 : 957,209.55 = 322,555.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,139.70/957,209.55 = 322,555.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,139.70x = 957,209.55 × 322,555.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,139.70x = 308,753,300,725.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,753,300,725.98/638,139.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,833.40

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