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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,217.20, 957,325.80 and 520,119.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,217.20, 957,325.80 and 520,119.20 is: 780,178.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,217.20 : 957,325.80 = 520,119.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,217.20/957,325.80 = 520,119.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,217.20x = 957,325.80 × 520,119.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,217.20x = 497,923,529,235.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,923,529,235.36/638,217.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,178.80

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