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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,898.40, 957,181.20 and 519,925.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,898.40, 957,181.20 and 519,925.60 is: 778,939.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,898.40 : 957,181.20 = 519,925.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,898.40/957,181.20 = 519,925.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,898.40x = 957,181.20 × 519,925.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,898.40x = 497,663,009,718.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,663,009,718.72/638,898.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,939.20

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