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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,851.20, 958,276.80 and 579,802.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,851.20, 958,276.80 and 579,802.20 is: 869,703.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,851.20 : 958,276.80 = 579,802.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,851.20/958,276.80 = 579,802.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,851.20x = 958,276.80 × 579,802.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,851.20x = 555,610,996,848.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,610,996,848.96/638,851.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869,703.30

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