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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,734.63, 964,585.92 and 439,845.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,734.63, 964,585.92 and 439,845.02 is: 660,098.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,734.63 : 964,585.92 = 439,845.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,734.63/964,585.92 = 439,845.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,734.63x = 964,585.92 × 439,845.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,734.63x = 424,268,308,451.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,268,308,451.19/642,734.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,098.73

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