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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,154.20, 957,231.30 and 322,570.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,154.20, 957,231.30 and 322,570.10 is: 483,855.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,154.20 : 957,231.30 = 322,570.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,154.20/957,231.30 = 322,570.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,154.20x = 957,231.30 × 322,570.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,154.20x = 308,774,196,164.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,774,196,164.13/638,154.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,855.15

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