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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,159.40, 957,239.10 and 462,324.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,159.40, 957,239.10 and 462,324.60 is: 693,486.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,159.40 : 957,239.10 = 462,324.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,159.40/957,239.10 = 462,324.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,159.40x = 957,239.10 × 462,324.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,159.40x = 442,555,184,011.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,555,184,011.86/638,159.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,486.90

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