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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,831.40, 961,247.10 and 640,831.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,831.40, 961,247.10 and 640,831.40 is: 961,247.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,831.40 : 961,247.10 = 640,831.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,831.40/961,247.10 = 640,831.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,831.40x = 961,247.10 × 640,831.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,831.40x = 615,997,324,838.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,997,324,838.94/640,831.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961,247.10

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