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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,130.74, 960,245.12 and 190,817.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,130.74, 960,245.12 and 190,817.26 is: 286,240.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,130.74 : 960,245.12 = 190,817.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,130.74/960,245.12 = 190,817.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,130.74x = 960,245.12 × 190,817.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,130.74x = 183,231,342,726.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,231,342,726.77/640,130.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,240.50

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