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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,874.76, 962,143.18 and 428,998.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,874.76, 962,143.18 and 428,998.20 is: 644,053.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,874.76 : 962,143.18 = 428,998.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,874.76/962,143.18 = 428,998.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,874.76x = 962,143.18 × 428,998.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,874.76x = 412,757,692,362.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,757,692,362.28/640,874.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,053.59

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