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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,132.74, 960,248.12 and 190,819.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,132.74, 960,248.12 and 190,819.26 is: 286,243.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,132.74 : 960,248.12 = 190,819.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,132.74/960,248.12 = 190,819.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,132.74x = 960,248.12 × 190,819.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,132.74x = 183,233,834,720.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,233,834,720.70/640,132.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,243.50

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