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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,196.70, 957,295.05 and 520,098.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,196.70, 957,295.05 and 520,098.70 is: 780,148.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,196.70 : 957,295.05 = 520,098.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,196.70/957,295.05 = 520,098.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,196.70x = 957,295.05 × 520,098.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,196.70x = 497,887,911,021.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,887,911,021.44/638,196.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,148.05

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