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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,904.60, 881,971.74 and 412,660.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,904.60, 881,971.74 and 412,660.44 is: 569,654.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,904.60 : 881,971.74 = 412,660.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,904.60/881,971.74 = 412,660.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,904.60x = 881,971.74 × 412,660.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,904.60x = 363,954,846,295.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,954,846,295.97/638,904.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,654.45

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