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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,207.70, 957,311.55 and 283,257.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,207.70, 957,311.55 and 283,257.60 is: 424,886.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,207.70 : 957,311.55 = 283,257.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,207.70/957,311.55 = 283,257.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,207.70x = 957,311.55 × 283,257.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,207.70x = 271,165,772,105.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,165,772,105.28/638,207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,886.40

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