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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,999.60, 1,193,999.40 and 638,535.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,999.60, 1,193,999.40 and 638,535.60 is: 957,803.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,999.60 : 1,193,999.40 = 638,535.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,999.60/1,193,999.40 = 638,535.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,999.60x = 1,193,999.40 × 638,535.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,999.60x = 762,411,123,278.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,411,123,278.64/795,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957,803.40

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