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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,662.32, 961,335.72 and 415,969.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,662.32, 961,335.72 and 415,969.52 is: 624,176.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,662.32 : 961,335.72 = 415,969.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,662.32/961,335.72 = 415,969.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,662.32x = 961,335.72 × 415,969.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,662.32x = 399,886,358,007.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,886,358,007.25/640,662.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,176.49

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