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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,520, 957,784.80 and 283,438.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,520, 957,784.80 and 283,438.56 is: 425,159.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,520 : 957,784.80 = 283,438.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,520/957,784.80 = 283,438.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,520x = 957,784.80 × 283,438.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,520x = 271,473,144,501.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,473,144,501.89/638,520
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,159.97

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