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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,192.40, 956,413.80 and 520,094.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,192.40, 956,413.80 and 520,094.40 is: 779,428.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,192.40 : 956,413.80 = 520,094.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,192.40/956,413.80 = 520,094.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,192.40x = 956,413.80 × 520,094.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,192.40x = 497,425,461,462.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,425,461,462.72/638,192.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779,428.68

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