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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,842.40, 960,226.80 and 403,760.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,842.40, 960,226.80 and 403,760.80 is: 604,987.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,842.40 : 960,226.80 = 403,760.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,842.40/960,226.80 = 403,760.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,842.40x = 960,226.80 × 403,760.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,842.40x = 387,701,940,949.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,701,940,949.44/640,842.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,987.97

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