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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,194.70, 957,292.05 and 520,096.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,194.70, 957,292.05 and 520,096.70 is: 780,145.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,194.70 : 957,292.05 = 520,096.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,194.70/957,292.05 = 520,096.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,194.70x = 957,292.05 × 520,096.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,194.70x = 497,884,436,141.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,884,436,141.24/638,194.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,145.05

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