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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,021.80, 960,032.70 and 388,079.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,021.80, 960,032.70 and 388,079.40 is: 582,119.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,021.80 : 960,032.70 = 388,079.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,021.80/960,032.70 = 388,079.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,021.80x = 960,032.70 × 388,079.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,021.80x = 372,568,914,196.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,568,914,196.38/640,021.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,119.10

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