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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,937.40, 961,406.10 and 303,977.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,937.40, 961,406.10 and 303,977.40 is: 455,966.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,937.40 : 961,406.10 = 303,977.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,937.40/961,406.10 = 303,977.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,937.40x = 961,406.10 × 303,977.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,937.40x = 292,245,726,622.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,245,726,622.14/640,937.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,966.10

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