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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,610.70, 963,916.05 and 327,682.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,610.70, 963,916.05 and 327,682.70 is: 491,524.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,610.70 : 963,916.05 = 327,682.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,610.70/963,916.05 = 327,682.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,610.70x = 963,916.05 × 327,682.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,610.70x = 315,858,613,837.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,858,613,837.34/642,610.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,524.05

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