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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,447.25, 955,305.30 and 511,703.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,447.25, 955,305.30 and 511,703.08 is: 765,658.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,447.25 : 955,305.30 = 511,703.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,447.25/955,305.30 = 511,703.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,447.25x = 955,305.30 × 511,703.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,447.25x = 488,832,664,350.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,832,664,350.32/638,447.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,658.66

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