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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,181.80, 957,272.70 and 585,037.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,181.80, 957,272.70 and 585,037.70 is: 877,556.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,181.80 : 957,272.70 = 585,037.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,181.80/957,272.70 = 585,037.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,181.80x = 957,272.70 × 585,037.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,181.80x = 560,040,618,680.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,040,618,680.79/638,181.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877,556.55

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