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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,668.40, 964,002.60 and 518,252.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,668.40, 964,002.60 and 518,252.40 is: 777,378.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,668.40 : 964,002.60 = 518,252.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,668.40/964,002.60 = 518,252.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,668.40x = 964,002.60 × 518,252.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,668.40x = 499,596,661,056.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,596,661,056.24/642,668.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777,378.60

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