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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,918.40, 957,211.20 and 519,945.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,918.40, 957,211.20 and 519,945.60 is: 778,969.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,918.40 : 957,211.20 = 519,945.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,918.40/957,211.20 = 519,945.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,918.40x = 957,211.20 × 519,945.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,918.40x = 497,697,751,710.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,697,751,710.72/638,918.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,969.19

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