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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,467.80, 960,701.70 and 404,271.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,467.80, 960,701.70 and 404,271.80 is: 606,407.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,467.80 : 960,701.70 = 404,271.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,467.80/960,701.70 = 404,271.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,467.80x = 960,701.70 × 404,271.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,467.80x = 388,384,605,522.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,384,605,522.06/640,467.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,407.70

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