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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,934.94, 960,040.83 and 190,691.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,934.94, 960,040.83 and 190,691.99 is: 286,079.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,934.94 : 960,040.83 = 190,691.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,934.94/960,040.83 = 190,691.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,934.94x = 960,040.83 × 190,691.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,934.94x = 183,072,097,357.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,072,097,357.77/639,934.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,079.23

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