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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,113.53, 960,428.49 and 284,884.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,113.53, 960,428.49 and 284,884.59 is: 427,441.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,113.53 : 960,428.49 = 284,884.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,113.53/960,428.49 = 284,884.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,113.53x = 960,428.49 × 284,884.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,113.53x = 273,611,275,173.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,611,275,173.55/640,113.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,441.79

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