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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,115.03, 960,430.74 and 284,886.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,115.03, 960,430.74 and 284,886.09 is: 427,444.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,115.03 : 960,430.74 = 284,886.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,115.03/960,430.74 = 284,886.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,115.03x = 960,430.74 × 284,886.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,115.03x = 273,613,358,234.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,613,358,234.41/640,115.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,444.05

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