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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,466.52, 957,053.40 and 413,969.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,466.52, 957,053.40 and 413,969.08 is: 620,534.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,466.52 : 957,053.40 = 413,969.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,466.52/957,053.40 = 413,969.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,466.52x = 957,053.40 × 413,969.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,466.52x = 396,190,515,508.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,190,515,508.87/638,466.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620,534.52

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