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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,627.92, 961,296.57 and 383,829.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,627.92, 961,296.57 and 383,829.44 is: 575,956.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,627.92 : 961,296.57 = 383,829.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,627.92/961,296.57 = 383,829.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,627.92x = 961,296.57 × 383,829.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,627.92x = 368,973,919,330.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,973,919,330.54/640,627.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,956.66

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