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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,919.40, 957,212.70 and 519,946.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,919.40, 957,212.70 and 519,946.60 is: 778,970.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,919.40 : 957,212.70 = 519,946.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,919.40/957,212.70 = 519,946.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,919.40x = 957,212.70 × 519,946.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,919.40x = 497,699,488,841.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,699,488,841.82/638,919.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,970.69

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