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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,010.40, 960,015.60 and 519,741.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,010.40, 960,015.60 and 519,741.60 is: 779,612.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,010.40 : 960,015.60 = 519,741.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,010.40/960,015.60 = 519,741.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,010.40x = 960,015.60 × 519,741.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,010.40x = 498,960,043,968.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,960,043,968.96/640,010.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779,612.40

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