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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,977.10, 957,651.60 and 339,601.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,977.10, 957,651.60 and 339,601.10 is: 508,969.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,977.10 : 957,651.60 = 339,601.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,977.10/957,651.60 = 339,601.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,977.10x = 957,651.60 × 339,601.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,977.10x = 325,219,536,776.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,219,536,776.76/638,977.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,969.00

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