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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,193.20, 957,289.80 and 520,095.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,193.20, 957,289.80 and 520,095.20 is: 780,142.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,193.20 : 957,289.80 = 520,095.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,193.20/957,289.80 = 520,095.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,193.20x = 957,289.80 × 520,095.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,193.20x = 497,881,829,988.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,881,829,988.96/638,193.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,142.80

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