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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,041.28, 885,576.96 and 440,487.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,041.28, 885,576.96 and 440,487.36 is: 607,570.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,041.28 : 885,576.96 = 440,487.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,041.28/885,576.96 = 440,487.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,041.28x = 885,576.96 × 440,487.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,041.28x = 390,085,457,187.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,085,457,187.23/642,041.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,570.68

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