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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,183.70, 957,275.55 and 520,085.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,183.70, 957,275.55 and 520,085.70 is: 780,128.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,183.70 : 957,275.55 = 520,085.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,183.70/957,275.55 = 520,085.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,183.70x = 957,275.55 × 520,085.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,183.70x = 497,865,324,514.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,865,324,514.64/638,183.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,128.55

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