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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,608.85, 964,114.74 and 386,720.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,608.85, 964,114.74 and 386,720.67 is: 580,202.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,608.85 : 964,114.74 = 386,720.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,608.85/964,114.74 = 386,720.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,608.85x = 964,114.74 × 386,720.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,608.85x = 372,843,098,209.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,843,098,209.68/642,608.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,202.25

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