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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,415.60, 957,623.40 and 533,439.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,415.60, 957,623.40 and 533,439.60 is: 800,159.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,415.60 : 957,623.40 = 533,439.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,415.60/957,623.40 = 533,439.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,415.60x = 957,623.40 × 533,439.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,415.60x = 510,834,243,446.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,834,243,446.64/638,415.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,159.40

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