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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,860.40, 960,253.80 and 403,778.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,860.40, 960,253.80 and 403,778.80 is: 605,014.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,860.40 : 960,253.80 = 403,778.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,860.40/960,253.80 = 403,778.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,860.40x = 960,253.80 × 403,778.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,860.40x = 387,730,127,059.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,730,127,059.44/640,860.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,014.96

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