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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,575.40, 965,363.10 and 406,148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,575.40, 965,363.10 and 406,148.20 is: 609,222.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,575.40 : 965,363.10 = 406,148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,575.40/965,363.10 = 406,148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,575.40x = 965,363.10 × 406,148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,575.40x = 392,080,485,411.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,080,485,411.42/643,575.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,222.30

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