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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,011.80, 960,017.70 and 440,946.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,011.80, 960,017.70 and 440,946.20 is: 661,419.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,011.80 : 960,017.70 = 440,946.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,011.80/960,017.70 = 440,946.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,011.80x = 960,017.70 × 440,946.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,011.80x = 423,316,156,747.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,316,156,747.74/640,011.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,419.30

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