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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,844.30, 958,266.45 and 543,855.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,844.30, 958,266.45 and 543,855.60 is: 815,783.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,844.30 : 958,266.45 = 543,855.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,844.30/958,266.45 = 543,855.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,844.30x = 958,266.45 × 543,855.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,844.30x = 521,158,575,124.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,158,575,124.62/638,844.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815,783.40

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