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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,164.60, 957,246.90 and 401,968.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,164.60, 957,246.90 and 401,968.60 is: 602,952.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,164.60 : 957,246.90 = 401,968.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,164.60/957,246.90 = 401,968.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,164.60x = 957,246.90 × 401,968.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,164.60x = 384,783,196,247.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,783,196,247.34/638,164.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,952.90

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