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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,117.03, 960,433.74 and 284,888.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,117.03, 960,433.74 and 284,888.08 is: 427,447.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,117.03 : 960,433.74 = 284,888.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,117.03/960,433.74 = 284,888.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,117.03x = 960,433.74 × 284,888.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,117.03x = 273,616,124,155.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,616,124,155.82/640,117.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,447.03

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