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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,458.60, 957,687.90 and 559,726.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,458.60, 957,687.90 and 559,726.60 is: 839,589.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,458.60 : 957,687.90 = 559,726.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,458.60/957,687.90 = 559,726.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,458.60x = 957,687.90 × 559,726.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,458.60x = 536,043,392,128.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,043,392,128.14/638,458.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839,589.90

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