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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,178.80, 960,268.20 and 640,178.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,178.80, 960,268.20 and 640,178.80 is: 960,268.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,178.80 : 960,268.20 = 640,178.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,178.80/960,268.20 = 640,178.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,178.80x = 960,268.20 × 640,178.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,178.80x = 614,743,343,954.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,743,343,954.16/640,178.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960,268.20

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