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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,442.40, 957,663.60 and 584,528.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,442.40, 957,663.60 and 584,528.80 is: 876,793.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,442.40 : 957,663.60 = 584,528.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,442.40/957,663.60 = 584,528.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,442.40x = 957,663.60 × 584,528.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,442.40x = 559,781,954,911.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,781,954,911.68/638,442.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876,793.20

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