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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314,257.34, 1,970,904.57 and 640,136.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314,257.34, 1,970,904.57 and 640,136.46 is: 959,970.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314,257.34 : 1,970,904.57 = 640,136.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314,257.34/1,970,904.57 = 640,136.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314,257.34x = 1,970,904.57 × 640,136.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314,257.34x = 1,261,647,874,437.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,647,874,437.62/1,314,257.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959,970.19

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