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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,762.20, 958,143.30 and 524,600.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,762.20, 958,143.30 and 524,600.80 is: 786,901.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,762.20 : 958,143.30 = 524,600.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,762.20/958,143.30 = 524,600.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,762.20x = 958,143.30 × 524,600.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,762.20x = 502,642,741,694.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,642,741,694.64/638,762.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,901.20

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