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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,865.40, 960,261.30 and 403,783.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,865.40, 960,261.30 and 403,783.80 is: 605,022.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,865.40 : 960,261.30 = 403,783.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,865.40/960,261.30 = 403,783.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,865.40x = 960,261.30 × 403,783.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,865.40x = 387,737,956,706.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,737,956,706.94/640,865.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,022.45

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