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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,715.64, 957,284.48 and 548,121.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,715.64, 957,284.48 and 548,121.54 is: 821,505.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,715.64 : 957,284.48 = 548,121.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,715.64/957,284.48 = 548,121.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,715.64x = 957,284.48 × 548,121.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,715.64x = 524,708,243,395.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,708,243,395.70/638,715.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821,505.24

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