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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,445.60, 957,603.60 and 217,715.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,445.60, 957,603.60 and 217,715.40 is: 326,551.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,445.60 : 957,603.60 = 217,715.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,445.60/957,603.60 = 217,715.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,445.60x = 957,603.60 × 217,715.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,445.60x = 208,485,050,815.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,485,050,815.44/638,445.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,551.00

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