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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,246.40, 956,203.20 and 519,273.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,246.40, 956,203.20 and 519,273.60 is: 777,961.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,246.40 : 956,203.20 = 519,273.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,246.40/956,203.20 = 519,273.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,246.40x = 956,203.20 × 519,273.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,246.40x = 496,531,077,995.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,531,077,995.52/638,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777,961.42

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