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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,159.40, 956,072.70 and 519,186.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,159.40, 956,072.70 and 519,186.60 is: 777,830.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,159.40 : 956,072.70 = 519,186.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,159.40/956,072.70 = 519,186.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,159.40x = 956,072.70 × 519,186.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,159.40x = 496,380,134,465.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,380,134,465.82/638,159.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777,830.95

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