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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,869.20, 965,803.80 and 405,923.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,869.20, 965,803.80 and 405,923.60 is: 608,885.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,869.20 : 965,803.80 = 405,923.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,869.20/965,803.80 = 405,923.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,869.20x = 965,803.80 × 405,923.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,869.20x = 392,042,555,389.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,042,555,389.68/643,869.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,885.40

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