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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,700.68, 960,131.40 and 340,433.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,700.68, 960,131.40 and 340,433.24 is: 510,958.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,700.68 : 960,131.40 = 340,433.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,700.68/960,131.40 = 340,433.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,700.68x = 960,131.40 × 340,433.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,700.68x = 326,860,643,327.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,860,643,327.74/639,700.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,958.72

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