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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,592.40, 960,082.20 and 325,136.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,592.40, 960,082.20 and 325,136.40 is: 487,295.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,592.40 : 960,082.20 = 325,136.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,592.40/960,082.20 = 325,136.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,592.40x = 960,082.20 × 325,136.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,592.40x = 312,157,670,212.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,157,670,212.08/640,592.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,295.31

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