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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,252.70, 958,879.05 and 525,091.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,252.70, 958,879.05 and 525,091.30 is: 787,636.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,252.70 : 958,879.05 = 525,091.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,252.70/958,879.05 = 525,091.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,252.70x = 958,879.05 × 525,091.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,252.70x = 503,499,046,907.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,499,046,907.27/639,252.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787,636.95

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