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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,142.70, 957,214.05 and 520,044.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,142.70, 957,214.05 and 520,044.70 is: 780,067.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,142.70 : 957,214.05 = 520,044.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,142.70/957,214.05 = 520,044.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,142.70x = 957,214.05 × 520,044.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,142.70x = 497,794,093,468.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,794,093,468.04/638,142.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,067.05

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