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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,809.70, 965,714.55 and 404,308.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,809.70, 965,714.55 and 404,308.90 is: 606,463.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,809.70 : 965,714.55 = 404,308.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,809.70/965,714.55 = 404,308.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,809.70x = 965,714.55 × 404,308.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,809.70x = 390,446,987,424.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,446,987,424.50/643,809.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,463.35

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