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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,446.62, 955,304.36 and 511,702.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,446.62, 955,304.36 and 511,702.46 is: 765,657.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,446.62 : 955,304.36 = 511,702.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,446.62/955,304.36 = 511,702.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,446.62x = 955,304.36 × 511,702.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,446.62x = 488,831,587,563.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,831,587,563.46/638,446.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,657.73

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