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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,571.40, 960,050.70 and 325,115.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,571.40, 960,050.70 and 325,115.40 is: 487,263.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,571.40 : 960,050.70 = 325,115.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,571.40/960,050.70 = 325,115.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,571.40x = 960,050.70 × 325,115.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,571.40x = 312,127,267,350.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,127,267,350.78/640,571.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,263.82

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