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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,671.70, 956,923.09 and 385,420.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,671.70, 956,923.09 and 385,420.05 is: 577,475.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,671.70 : 956,923.09 = 385,420.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,671.70/956,923.09 = 385,420.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,671.70x = 956,923.09 × 385,420.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,671.70x = 368,817,344,230.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,817,344,230.40/638,671.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,475.63

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