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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,448.25, 955,306.80 and 511,704.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,448.25, 955,306.80 and 511,704.08 is: 765,660.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,448.25 : 955,306.80 = 511,704.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,448.25/955,306.80 = 511,704.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,448.25x = 955,306.80 × 511,704.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,448.25x = 488,834,387,211.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,834,387,211.74/638,448.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,660.16

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