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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,951.20, 965,926.80 and 406,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,951.20, 965,926.80 and 406,005.60 is: 609,008.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,951.20 : 965,926.80 = 406,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,951.20/965,926.80 = 406,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,951.20x = 965,926.80 × 406,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,951.20x = 392,171,689,990.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,171,689,990.08/643,951.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,008.40

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