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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,176.20, 957,264.30 and 520,078.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,176.20, 957,264.30 and 520,078.20 is: 780,117.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,176.20 : 957,264.30 = 520,078.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,176.20/957,264.30 = 520,078.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,176.20x = 957,264.30 × 520,078.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,176.20x = 497,852,294,068.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,852,294,068.26/638,176.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,117.30

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