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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,014.40, 960,021.60 and 463,758.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,014.40, 960,021.60 and 463,758.40 is: 695,637.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,014.40 : 960,021.60 = 463,758.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,014.40/960,021.60 = 463,758.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,014.40x = 960,021.60 × 463,758.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,014.40x = 445,218,081,181.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,218,081,181.44/640,014.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695,637.60

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