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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981,544.02, 1,471,721.19 and 640,242.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981,544.02, 1,471,721.19 and 640,242.42 is: 959,975.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981,544.02 : 1,471,721.19 = 640,242.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981,544.02/1,471,721.19 = 640,242.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981,544.02x = 1,471,721.19 × 640,242.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981,544.02x = 942,258,336,250.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,258,336,250.88/981,544.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959,975.63

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