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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,445.12, 955,302.12 and 511,700.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,445.12, 955,302.12 and 511,700.96 is: 765,655.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,445.12 : 955,302.12 = 511,700.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,445.12/955,302.12 = 511,700.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,445.12x = 955,302.12 × 511,700.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,445.12x = 488,829,007,117.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,829,007,117.53/638,445.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,655.48

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