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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,996.23, 957,989.31 and 318,983.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,996.23, 957,989.31 and 318,983.86 is: 478,223.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,996.23 : 957,989.31 = 318,983.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,996.23/957,989.31 = 318,983.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,996.23x = 957,989.31 × 318,983.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,996.23x = 305,583,127,942.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,583,127,942.54/638,996.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,223.68

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