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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641,534.06, 960,383.81 and 388,047.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641,534.06, 960,383.81 and 388,047.44 is: 580,911.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641,534.06 : 960,383.81 = 388,047.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641,534.06/960,383.81 = 388,047.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641,534.06x = 960,383.81 × 388,047.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641,534.06x = 372,674,472,145.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,674,472,145.79/641,534.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,911.44

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