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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,465.60, 957,698.40 and 414,516.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,465.60, 957,698.40 and 414,516.80 is: 621,775.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,465.60 : 957,698.40 = 414,516.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,465.60/957,698.40 = 414,516.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,465.60x = 957,698.40 × 414,516.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,465.60x = 396,982,076,133.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,982,076,133.12/638,465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,775.20

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