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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,115.28, 960,431.12 and 284,886.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,115.28, 960,431.12 and 284,886.35 is: 427,444.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,115.28 : 960,431.12 = 284,886.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,115.28/960,431.12 = 284,886.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,115.28x = 960,431.12 × 284,886.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,115.28x = 273,613,709,976.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,613,709,976.63/640,115.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,444.43

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