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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,017.40, 960,026.10 and 266,308.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,017.40, 960,026.10 and 266,308.60 is: 399,462.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,017.40 : 960,026.10 = 266,308.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,017.40/960,026.10 = 266,308.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,017.40x = 960,026.10 × 266,308.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,017.40x = 255,663,206,654.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,663,206,654.46/640,017.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,462.90

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