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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,620.40, 960,930.60 and 405,007.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,620.40, 960,930.60 and 405,007.60 is: 607,511.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,620.40 : 960,930.60 = 405,007.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,620.40/960,930.60 = 405,007.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,620.40x = 960,930.60 × 405,007.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,620.40x = 389,184,196,072.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,184,196,072.56/640,620.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,511.40

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