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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641,714.40, 962,571.60 and 442,648.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641,714.40, 962,571.60 and 442,648.80 is: 663,973.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641,714.40 : 962,571.60 = 442,648.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641,714.40/962,571.60 = 442,648.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641,714.40x = 962,571.60 × 442,648.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641,714.40x = 426,081,163,654.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,081,163,654.08/641,714.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,973.20

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