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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,885.40, 958,328.10 and 587,275.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,885.40, 958,328.10 and 587,275.80 is: 880,913.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,885.40 : 958,328.10 = 587,275.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,885.40/958,328.10 = 587,275.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,885.40x = 958,328.10 × 587,275.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,885.40x = 562,802,901,589.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,802,901,589.98/638,885.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880,913.70

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