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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,114.03, 960,429.23 and 284,885.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,114.03, 960,429.23 and 284,885.09 is: 427,442.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,114.03 : 960,429.23 = 284,885.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,114.03/960,429.23 = 284,885.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,114.03x = 960,429.23 × 284,885.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,114.03x = 273,611,967,627.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,611,967,627.18/640,114.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,442.54

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