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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,925.40, 961,388.10 and 303,965.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,925.40, 961,388.10 and 303,965.40 is: 455,948.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,925.40 : 961,388.10 = 303,965.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,925.40/961,388.10 = 303,965.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,925.40x = 961,388.10 × 303,965.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,925.40x = 292,228,718,371.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,228,718,371.74/640,925.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,948.10

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