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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,449.75, 955,309.05 and 511,705.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,449.75, 955,309.05 and 511,705.58 is: 765,662.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,449.75 : 955,309.05 = 511,705.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,449.75/955,309.05 = 511,705.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,449.75x = 955,309.05 × 511,705.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,449.75x = 488,836,971,509.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,836,971,509.50/638,449.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,662.41

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