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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,416.36, 957,901.02 and 342,582.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,416.36, 957,901.02 and 342,582.76 is: 514,022.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,416.36 : 957,901.02 = 342,582.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,416.36/957,901.02 = 342,582.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,416.36x = 957,901.02 × 342,582.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,416.36x = 328,160,375,238.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,160,375,238.42/638,416.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,022.50

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