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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,133.24, 960,248.87 and 190,819.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,133.24, 960,248.87 and 190,819.76 is: 286,244.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,133.24 : 960,248.87 = 190,819.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,133.24/960,248.87 = 190,819.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,133.24x = 960,248.87 × 190,819.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,133.24x = 183,234,458,913.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,234,458,913.67/640,133.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,244.25

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