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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,540.28, 957,163.64 and 414,043.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,540.28, 957,163.64 and 414,043.11 is: 620,645.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,540.28 : 957,163.64 = 414,043.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,540.28/957,163.64 = 414,043.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,540.28x = 957,163.64 × 414,043.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,540.28x = 396,307,008,214.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,307,008,214.31/638,540.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620,645.28

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