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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,659.60, 957,989.40 and 607,555.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,659.60, 957,989.40 and 607,555.60 is: 911,333.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,659.60 : 957,989.40 = 607,555.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,659.60/957,989.40 = 607,555.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,659.60x = 957,989.40 × 607,555.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,659.60x = 582,031,824,710.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,031,824,710.64/638,659.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911,333.40

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