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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,165.40, 957,248.10 and 462,330.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,165.40, 957,248.10 and 462,330.60 is: 693,495.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,165.40 : 957,248.10 = 462,330.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,165.40/957,248.10 = 462,330.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,165.40x = 957,248.10 × 462,330.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,165.40x = 442,565,088,421.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,565,088,421.86/638,165.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,495.90

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