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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,866.24, 961,293.12 and 450,541.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,866.24, 961,293.12 and 450,541.44 is: 675,807.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,866.24 : 961,293.12 = 450,541.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,866.24/961,293.12 = 450,541.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,866.24x = 961,293.12 × 450,541.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,866.24x = 433,102,386,546.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,102,386,546.89/640,866.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,807.77

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