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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,585.40, 956,711.70 and 519,612.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,585.40, 956,711.70 and 519,612.60 is: 778,469.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,585.40 : 956,711.70 = 519,612.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,585.40/956,711.70 = 519,612.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,585.40x = 956,711.70 × 519,612.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,585.40x = 497,119,453,887.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,119,453,887.42/638,585.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,469.81

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