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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,161.40, 956,367.30 and 520,063.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,161.40, 956,367.30 and 520,063.40 is: 779,382.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,161.40 : 956,367.30 = 520,063.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,161.40/956,367.30 = 520,063.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,161.40x = 956,367.30 × 520,063.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,161.40x = 497,371,629,686.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,371,629,686.82/638,161.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779,382.19

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