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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,032.40, 960,048.60 and 404,419.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,032.40, 960,048.60 and 404,419.60 is: 606,629.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,032.40 : 960,048.60 = 404,419.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,032.40/960,048.60 = 404,419.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,032.40x = 960,048.60 × 404,419.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,032.40x = 388,262,470,792.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,262,470,792.56/640,032.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,629.40

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