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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,712.87, 957,280.36 and 548,118.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,712.87, 957,280.36 and 548,118.78 is: 821,501.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,712.87 : 957,280.36 = 548,118.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,712.87/957,280.36 = 548,118.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,712.87x = 957,280.36 × 548,118.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,712.87x = 524,703,343,041.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,703,343,041.16/638,712.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821,501.13

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