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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,749.40, 958,124.10 and 587,139.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,749.40, 958,124.10 and 587,139.80 is: 880,709.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,749.40 : 958,124.10 = 587,139.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,749.40/958,124.10 = 587,139.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,749.40x = 958,124.10 × 587,139.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,749.40x = 562,552,792,449.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,552,792,449.18/638,749.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880,709.70

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