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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,087.37, 960,269.45 and 340,524.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,087.37, 960,269.45 and 340,524.41 is: 510,860.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,087.37 : 960,269.45 = 340,524.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,087.37/960,269.45 = 340,524.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,087.37x = 960,269.45 × 340,524.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,087.37x = 326,995,191,154.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,995,191,154.26/640,087.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,860.24

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