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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,197.90, 956,422.05 and 520,099.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,197.90, 956,422.05 and 520,099.90 is: 779,436.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,197.90 : 956,422.05 = 520,099.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,197.90/956,422.05 = 520,099.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,197.90x = 956,422.05 × 520,099.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,197.90x = 497,435,012,562.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,435,012,562.80/638,197.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779,436.93

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