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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,825.60, 961,238.40 and 309,049.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,825.60, 961,238.40 and 309,049.60 is: 463,574.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,825.60 : 961,238.40 = 309,049.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,825.60/961,238.40 = 309,049.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,825.60x = 961,238.40 × 309,049.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,825.60x = 297,070,343,024.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,070,343,024.64/640,825.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,574.40

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