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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,963.10, 957,630.60 and 339,587.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,963.10, 957,630.60 and 339,587.10 is: 508,948.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,963.10 : 957,630.60 = 339,587.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,963.10/957,630.60 = 339,587.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,963.10x = 957,630.60 × 339,587.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,963.10x = 325,198,998,325.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,198,998,325.26/638,963.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,948.01

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