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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,866.60, 1,015,299.90 and 638,159.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,866.60, 1,015,299.90 and 638,159.40 is: 957,239.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,866.60 : 1,015,299.90 = 638,159.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,866.60/1,015,299.90 = 638,159.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,866.60x = 1,015,299.90 × 638,159.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,866.60x = 647,923,175,004.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,923,175,004.06/676,866.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957,239.10

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