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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,116.15, 960,317.21 and 240,760.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,116.15, 960,317.21 and 240,760.35 is: 361,194.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,116.15 : 960,317.21 = 240,760.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,116.15/960,317.21 = 240,760.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,116.15x = 960,317.21 × 240,760.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,116.15x = 231,206,306,386.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,206,306,386.82/640,116.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,194.30

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