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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,861.40, 960,255.30 and 403,779.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,861.40, 960,255.30 and 403,779.80 is: 605,016.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,861.40 : 960,255.30 = 403,779.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,861.40/960,255.30 = 403,779.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,861.40x = 960,255.30 × 403,779.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,861.40x = 387,731,692,982.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,731,692,982.94/640,861.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,016.46

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