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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,886.40, 958,329.60 and 587,276.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,886.40, 958,329.60 and 587,276.80 is: 880,915.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,886.40 : 958,329.60 = 587,276.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,886.40/958,329.60 = 587,276.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,886.40x = 958,329.60 × 587,276.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,886.40x = 562,804,740,833.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,804,740,833.28/638,886.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880,915.20

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