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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,162.66, 882,363.81 and 397,523.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,162.66, 882,363.81 and 397,523.13 is: 548,780.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,162.66 : 882,363.81 = 397,523.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,162.66/882,363.81 = 397,523.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,162.66x = 882,363.81 × 397,523.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,162.66x = 350,760,023,549.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,760,023,549.93/639,162.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,780.53

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