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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,128.74, 960,242.12 and 190,815.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,128.74, 960,242.12 and 190,815.26 is: 286,237.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,128.74 : 960,242.12 = 190,815.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,128.74/960,242.12 = 190,815.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,128.74x = 960,242.12 × 190,815.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,128.74x = 183,228,849,790.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,228,849,790.75/640,128.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,237.50

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