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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,173.70, 957,260.55 and 520,075.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,173.70, 957,260.55 and 520,075.70 is: 780,113.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,173.70 : 957,260.55 = 520,075.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,173.70/957,260.55 = 520,075.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,173.70x = 957,260.55 × 520,075.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,173.70x = 497,847,950,623.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,847,950,623.64/638,173.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,113.55

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