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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,586.32, 958,252.92 and 354,516.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,586.32, 958,252.92 and 354,516.08 is: 531,981.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,586.32 : 958,252.92 = 354,516.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,586.32/958,252.92 = 354,516.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,586.32x = 958,252.92 × 354,516.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,586.32x = 339,716,068,846.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,716,068,846.95/638,586.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,981.44

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