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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,727.20, 960,434.70 and 374,350.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,727.20, 960,434.70 and 374,350.60 is: 561,142.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,727.20 : 960,434.70 = 374,350.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,727.20/960,434.70 = 374,350.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,727.20x = 960,434.70 × 374,350.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,727.20x = 359,539,306,205.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,539,306,205.82/640,727.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,142.57

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