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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,657.20, 963,329.70 and 376,280.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,657.20, 963,329.70 and 376,280.60 is: 564,036.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,657.20 : 963,329.70 = 376,280.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,657.20/963,329.70 = 376,280.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,657.20x = 963,329.70 × 376,280.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,657.20x = 362,482,277,513.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,482,277,513.82/642,657.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,036.75

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