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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,417.76, 955,937.19 and 385,359.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,417.76, 955,937.19 and 385,359.99 is: 577,020.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,417.76 : 955,937.19 = 385,359.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,417.76/955,937.19 = 385,359.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,417.76x = 955,937.19 × 385,359.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,417.76x = 368,379,945,979.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,379,945,979.03/638,417.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,020.20

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