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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,805.60, 958,208.40 and 607,701.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,805.60, 958,208.40 and 607,701.60 is: 911,552.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,805.60 : 958,208.40 = 607,701.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,805.60/958,208.40 = 607,701.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,805.60x = 958,208.40 × 607,701.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,805.60x = 582,304,777,813.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,304,777,813.44/638,805.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911,552.40

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