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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,274.60, 956,148.30 and 413,791.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,274.60, 956,148.30 and 413,791.20 is: 619,867.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,274.60 : 956,148.30 = 413,791.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,274.60/956,148.30 = 413,791.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,274.60x = 956,148.30 × 413,791.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,274.60x = 395,645,752,434.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,645,752,434.96/638,274.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619,867.61

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