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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,256.46, 882,123.72 and 381,113.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,256.46, 882,123.72 and 381,113.91 is: 525,907.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,256.46 : 882,123.72 = 381,113.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,256.46/882,123.72 = 381,113.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,256.46x = 882,123.72 × 381,113.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,256.46x = 336,189,618,603.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,189,618,603.77/639,256.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,907.27

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