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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,182.70, 957,274.05 and 520,084.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,182.70, 957,274.05 and 520,084.70 is: 780,127.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,182.70 : 957,274.05 = 520,084.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,182.70/957,274.05 = 520,084.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,182.70x = 957,274.05 × 520,084.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,182.70x = 497,863,587,112.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,863,587,112.04/638,182.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,127.05

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