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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,168.40, 956,377.80 and 520,070.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,168.40, 956,377.80 and 520,070.40 is: 779,392.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,168.40 : 956,377.80 = 520,070.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,168.40/956,377.80 = 520,070.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,168.40x = 956,377.80 × 520,070.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,168.40x = 497,383,784,997.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,383,784,997.12/638,168.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779,392.69

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