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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,166.40, 957,249.60 and 462,331.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,166.40, 957,249.60 and 462,331.60 is: 693,497.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,166.40 : 957,249.60 = 462,331.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,166.40/957,249.60 = 462,331.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,166.40x = 957,249.60 × 462,331.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,166.40x = 442,566,739,167.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,566,739,167.36/638,166.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,497.40

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