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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,030, 958,003.56 and 428,022

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,030, 958,003.56 and 428,022 is: 641,670.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,030 : 958,003.56 = 428,022 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,030/958,003.56 = 428,022/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,030x = 958,003.56 × 428,022
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,030x = 410,046,599,758.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,046,599,758.32/639,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,670.34

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