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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,163.60, 957,245.40 and 401,967.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,163.60, 957,245.40 and 401,967.60 is: 602,951.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,163.60 : 957,245.40 = 401,967.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,163.60/957,245.40 = 401,967.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,163.60x = 957,245.40 × 401,967.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,163.60x = 384,781,636,049.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,781,636,049.04/638,163.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,951.40

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