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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,607.44, 880,362.78 and 502,405.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,607.44, 880,362.78 and 502,405.19 is: 692,598.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,607.44 : 880,362.78 = 502,405.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,607.44/880,362.78 = 502,405.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,607.44x = 880,362.78 × 502,405.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,607.44x = 442,298,829,754.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,298,829,754.83/638,607.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,598.93

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