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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,447.62, 955,305.86 and 511,703.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,447.62, 955,305.86 and 511,703.46 is: 765,659.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,447.62 : 955,305.86 = 511,703.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,447.62/955,305.86 = 511,703.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,447.62x = 955,305.86 × 511,703.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,447.62x = 488,833,313,920.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,833,313,920.28/638,447.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,659.23

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