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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,250.40, 962,338.80 and 405,168.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,250.40, 962,338.80 and 405,168.80 is: 607,099.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,250.40 : 962,338.80 = 405,168.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,250.40/962,338.80 = 405,168.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,250.40x = 962,338.80 × 405,168.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,250.40x = 389,909,656,789.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,909,656,789.44/642,250.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,099.13

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