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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,404.05, 954,782.72 and 567,822.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,404.05, 954,782.72 and 567,822.27 is: 849,222.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,404.05 : 954,782.72 = 567,822.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,404.05/954,782.72 = 567,822.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,404.05x = 954,782.72 × 567,822.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,404.05x = 542,146,891,427.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,146,891,427.17/638,404.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849,222.20

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