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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,169.20, 957,253.80 and 520,071.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,169.20, 957,253.80 and 520,071.20 is: 780,106.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,169.20 : 957,253.80 = 520,071.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,169.20/957,253.80 = 520,071.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,169.20x = 957,253.80 × 520,071.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,169.20x = 497,840,132,470.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,840,132,470.56/638,169.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,106.80

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