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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,897.40, 957,179.70 and 519,924.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,897.40, 957,179.70 and 519,924.60 is: 778,937.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,897.40 : 957,179.70 = 519,924.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,897.40/957,179.70 = 519,924.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,897.40x = 957,179.70 × 519,924.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,897.40x = 497,661,272,650.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,661,272,650.62/638,897.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,937.70

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