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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,158.40, 956,362.80 and 520,060.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,158.40, 956,362.80 and 520,060.40 is: 779,377.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,158.40 : 956,362.80 = 520,060.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,158.40/956,362.80 = 520,060.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,158.40x = 956,362.80 × 520,060.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,158.40x = 497,366,420,313.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,366,420,313.12/638,158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779,377.69

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