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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,730.20, 966,032.70 and 359,420.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,730.20, 966,032.70 and 359,420.20 is: 539,374.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,730.20 : 966,032.70 = 359,420.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,730.20/966,032.70 = 359,420.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,730.20x = 966,032.70 × 359,420.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,730.20x = 347,211,666,240.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,211,666,240.54/643,730.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,374.52

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