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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,902.60, 881,968.98 and 412,658.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,902.60, 881,968.98 and 412,658.44 is: 569,651.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,902.60 : 881,968.98 = 412,658.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,902.60/881,968.98 = 412,658.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,902.60x = 881,968.98 × 412,658.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,902.60x = 363,951,943,415.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,951,943,415.19/638,902.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,651.69

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