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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,116.03, 960,432.24 and 284,887.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,116.03, 960,432.24 and 284,887.08 is: 427,445.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,116.03 : 960,432.24 = 284,887.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,116.03/960,432.24 = 284,887.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,116.03x = 960,432.24 × 284,887.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,116.03x = 273,614,736,391.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,614,736,391.46/640,116.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,445.53

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