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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,544.60, 957,816.90 and 514,128.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,544.60, 957,816.90 and 514,128.60 is: 771,192.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,544.60 : 957,816.90 = 514,128.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,544.60/957,816.90 = 514,128.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,544.60x = 957,816.90 × 514,128.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,544.60x = 492,441,061,853.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,441,061,853.34/638,544.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,192.90

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