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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,851.80, 958,277.70 and 526,877.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,851.80, 958,277.70 and 526,877.40 is: 790,316.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,851.80 : 958,277.70 = 526,877.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,851.80/958,277.70 = 526,877.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,851.80x = 958,277.70 × 526,877.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,851.80x = 504,894,863,053.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,894,863,053.98/638,851.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790,316.10

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