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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918,167.60, 1,377,251.40 and 638,231.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918,167.60, 1,377,251.40 and 638,231.60 is: 957,347.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918,167.60 : 1,377,251.40 = 638,231.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918,167.60/1,377,251.40 = 638,231.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918,167.60x = 1,377,251.40 × 638,231.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918,167.60x = 879,005,364,624.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,005,364,624.24/918,167.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957,347.40

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