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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,195.53, 960,551.49 and 284,966.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,195.53, 960,551.49 and 284,966.60 is: 427,564.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,195.53 : 960,551.49 = 284,966.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,195.53/960,551.49 = 284,966.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,195.53x = 960,551.49 × 284,966.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,195.53x = 273,725,087,427.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,725,087,427.48/640,195.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,564.82

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