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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,023.80, 960,035.70 and 535,047.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,023.80, 960,035.70 and 535,047.80 is: 802,571.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,023.80 : 960,035.70 = 535,047.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,023.80/960,035.70 = 535,047.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,023.80x = 960,035.70 × 535,047.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,023.80x = 513,664,989,206.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,664,989,206.46/640,023.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,571.70

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