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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,548.40, 965,322.60 and 406,121.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,548.40, 965,322.60 and 406,121.20 is: 609,181.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,548.40 : 965,322.60 = 406,121.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,548.40/965,322.60 = 406,121.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,548.40x = 965,322.60 × 406,121.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,548.40x = 392,037,972,699.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,037,972,699.12/643,548.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,181.80

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