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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,984.24, 960,073.56 and 240,652.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,984.24, 960,073.56 and 240,652.62 is: 361,015.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,984.24 : 960,073.56 = 240,652.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,984.24/960,073.56 = 240,652.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,984.24x = 960,073.56 × 240,652.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,984.24x = 231,044,217,606.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,044,217,606.73/639,984.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,015.48

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