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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,672.70, 964,009.05 and 327,744.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,672.70, 964,009.05 and 327,744.70 is: 491,617.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,672.70 : 964,009.05 = 327,744.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,672.70/964,009.05 = 327,744.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,672.70x = 964,009.05 × 327,744.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,672.70x = 315,948,856,889.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,948,856,889.54/642,672.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,617.05

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