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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641,381.78, 962,404.67 and 465,341.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641,381.78, 962,404.67 and 465,341.78 is: 698,253.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641,381.78 : 962,404.67 = 465,341.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641,381.78/962,404.67 = 465,341.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641,381.78x = 962,404.67 × 465,341.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641,381.78x = 447,847,102,218.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,847,102,218.11/641,381.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,253.55

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